Syrian refugees' experiences with mental health services in Turkey: "I felt lonely because I wasn't able to speak to anyone".

Perspect Psychiatr Care

Refugee Mental Health Outpatient Branch Clinic, University of Health Sciences, Bakırköy Mental Health Research and Training Hospital, Istanbul, Turkey.

Published: October 2019

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.

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http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/ppc.12400DOI Listing

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