Comparison of the socio-economic situation and living conditions of Syrian and underprivileged turkish patients receiving hemodialysis
Turkish Journal of Nephrology, cilt.28, sa.4, ss.269-274, 2019 (Scopus, TRDizin)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Özet
- Cilt numarası: 28 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2019
- Doi Numarası: 10.5152/turkjnephrol.2019.3493
- Dergi Adı: Turkish Journal of Nephrology
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.269-274
- Anahtar Kelimeler: Syrian, income, living conditions, patients receiving hemodialysis
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Objective: Turkey has nearly 2.5 million Syrian refugees, and it provides them healthcare, education, shelter, and food aid. This study aimed to determine some of the socio-demographic features, income status, shelter, and living conditions in Syrian and socially underprivileged Turkish patients receiving hemodialysis. This study also makes comparisons between the two groups. Materials and Methods: We included 23 Syrian and 82 socially underprivileged Turkish patients receiving hemodialysis in this study. The questionnaires included queries on socio-demographic, income distribution, and living conditions. Results: Syrian patients were younger (34.08±12.30 vs. 55.13±17.96 years; p=0.001) and better educated (p=0.009). Compliance with hemodialysis sessions was lower in refugees (p=0.002). Per capita income was lower among Syrian patients, although there were more employed persons in Syrian families (1.86±1.09 vs. 1.04±0.92; p=0.003). The mean number of household members was 7.4±3 and 4.5±2 in families of Syrian and Turkish patients, respectively (p=0.001). Most Syrian patients were living as tenants (p=0.002) without access to hot water (p=0.043). Having home appliances such as washing machines, dishwashers, and refrigerators was more common among Turkish patients (p=0.013; p<0.001; p=0.001). Syrian patients could not afford to repair old and worn furniture and could not pay their bills (p=0.011; p=0.001). Conclusion: Socio-economic status of Syrian patients receiving hemodialysis is worse as compared to that of underprivileged Turkish patients receiving hemodialysis. Conducting effective intervention is of critical importance.