Nareg Doğan1, Gül Dikeç2, Ersin Uygun3. 1. Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey. 2. Department of Psychiatric Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey. 3. Refugee Mental Health Outpatient Branch Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Mental Health Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study examined Syrian refugee adults' experiences with mental health services due to a mental complaint. DESIGN AND METHODS: This qualitative study used a phenomenological design. The data were collected in semi-structured focus group interviews between June and August 2018. A total of 24 individuals participated in the study. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method of phenomenological interpretation. FINDINGS: Seven themes were identified by thematic analysis of the interviews: (a) difficulties making appointments, (b) difficulties obtaining medicine, (c) personal rights, (d) lack of information, (e) language barrier, (f) discrimination, and (g) confidence versus anxiety. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses should be aware of the barriers experienced by refugees that affect the quality and accessibility of psychiatric services.
PURPOSE: This study examined Syrian refugee adults' experiences with mental health services due to a mental complaint. DESIGN AND METHODS: This qualitative study used a phenomenological design. The data were collected in semi-structured focus group interviews between June and August 2018. A total of 24 individuals participated in the study. The data were analyzed using Colaizzi's method of phenomenological interpretation. FINDINGS: Seven themes were identified by thematic analysis of the interviews: (a) difficulties making appointments, (b) difficulties obtaining medicine, (c) personal rights, (d) lack of information, (e) language barrier, (f) discrimination, and (g) confidence versus anxiety. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS: Nurses should be aware of the barriers experienced by refugees that affect the quality and accessibility of psychiatric services.
Authors: C Acarturk; E Uygun; Z Ilkkursun; T Yurtbakan; G Kurt; J Adam-Troian; I Senay; R Bryant; P Cuijpers; N Kiselev; D McDaid; N Morina; Z Nisanci; A L Park; M Sijbrandij; P Ventevogel; D C Fuhr Journal: BMC Psychiatry Date: 2022-01-04 Impact factor: 3.630