Syrian refugees’ experiences with mental health services in Turkey: “I felt lonely because I wasn’t able to speak to anyone”
Perspectives in Psychiatric Care, cilt.55, sa.4, ss.673-680, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, SSCI, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 55 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/ppc.12400
- Dergi Adı: Perspectives in Psychiatric Care
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.673-680
- Anahtar Kelimeler: access to health service, health services, mental health, migration, refugees
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
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.