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Evaluation of bio-psycho-social and socio-cultural problems of Syrian elderly living in Turkey.
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International Journal of Social Psychiatry . Mar2023, Vol. 69 Issue 2, p454-466. 13p. - Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Background: Older persons are among the vulnerable groups most affected by war and migration due to physical weakness, illness, social environment, and cultural adaptation difficulties. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the economic, biopsychosocial, and socio-cultural problems of the older Syrians living in Turkey. Methods: Convergent mixed design was used within the scope of the research. For the qualitative phase of the research, 19 older persons migrants were interviewed. A semi-structured interview form was used to collect data in the interviews. For the quantitative phase of the research, 432 participants were reached. In order to collect data, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) and Socio-cultural Adaptation Scale (SCAS-R) were used together with the demographic information form. Results: The mean age of the participants was 66.2 ± 7.10 (Min: 60; Max: 91), the majority (87%) between the ages of 60 to 74 and 53.2% were male. The mean SCAS-R score of the older Syrians was 2.48 ± 0.88 (Min: 1; Max: 5) and the mean GDS-15 was 2.63 ± 3.84 (Min: 0; Max: 15). About 22.7% of older Syrian participants had mild or severe depressive symptoms. Experienced traumatic events, changing economic situation, and family relationships affected both physical and mental health of the older persons. The socio-cultural adaptation of the older persons was affected by language, temporary protection, and exposure to exclusion. The Older Syrians, who lacked information on social services, were experiencing problems with nutrition, clothing, bill payment, and rent due to economic problems. However, they mostly did not want to return to Syria because their living order in Syria was deteriorating and they were afraid. Conclusion: Syrian elderly immigrants living in Turkey have biopsychosocial, economic, and cultural problems. National and international support programs and policies should be developed for elderly Syrian refugees who are expected to live in Turkey unless a safe living environment is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *CULTURE
*SOCIAL problems
*IMMIGRANTS
*SOCIAL support
*RESEARCH methodology
*NUTRITION
*PSYCHOSOCIAL functioning
*INTERVIEWING
*QUANTITATIVE research
*HEALTH status indicators
*LANGUAGE & languages
*SOCIOECONOMIC factors
*QUALITATIVE research
*SEVERITY of illness index
*ECONOMICS
*HEALTH literacy
*QUESTIONNAIRES
*MENTAL depression
*PSYCHOSOCIAL factors
*USER charges
*WOUNDS & injuries
*FAMILY relations
*SOCIAL services
*HOUSING
*SOCIAL integration
*CLOTHING & dress
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00207640
- Volume :
- 69
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Social Psychiatry
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 162243703
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1177/00207640221109165