Qualitative accounts from Syrian health professionals regarding violations of the right to health, including the use of chemical weapons, in opposition-held Syria.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the impact of the conflict, including the use of chemical weapons, in Syria on healthcare through the experiences of health providers using a public health and human rights lens.

Design

A qualitative study using semi-structured interviews conducted in-person or over Skype using a thematic analysis approach.

Setting

Interviews were conducted with Syrian health workers operating in opposition-held Syria in cooperation with a medical relief organisation in Gaziantep, Turkey.

Participants

We examined data from 29 semi-structured in-depth interviews with a sample of health professionals with current or recent work-related experience in opposition-controlled areas of Syria, including respondents to chemical attacks.

Results

Findings highl

SUBMITTER: Footer KHA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6078235 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature