Self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees in Ireland - data from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

As a response to the humanitarian crisis in Syria, the Irish government agreed to accept up to 4000 refugees for resettlement in Ireland in 2016. Prior to their arrival in Ireland, health screening was carried out by the International Organisation for Migration. However, no population-level measurement of the health status or needs takes place in Ireland to inform policy or health services requirements.

Methods

Cross-sectional data from a self-completed questionnaire among 194 Syrian Refugees aged 16 years and older resident in reception centres in Ireland in 2017/2018 is reported upon. The questionnaire measured self-reported health including quality of life and all study material were available in English and Arabic. The data was examined applying descriptive

SUBMITTER: Collins C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9202096 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature