Table 2 Health Service Gaps in Lebanon
From: Assessment of the health needs of Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Syria’s neighboring countries
Author | General Area | Summary of Findings |
|---|---|---|
Doocy et al. [64] | General | Perceived low interest on the provider side; did not ask general questions (60%) or about medication complications (50%). |
Parkinson et al. [65] | General | Could not access healthcare due to complex layout, subject to prejudice at hospitals. |
Strong et al. [42] | General (Older population) | Cost was the primary reason for not seeking healthcare (79%). |
Benage et al. [34] | Women’s Health | Low number of Syrian refugee women had received all 4 minimum antenatal visits compared to Lebanese women. |
Cherri et al. [66] | Women’s Health | Main barrier to accessing contraceptives was cost, being unaware of the services, and refusal form the husband. |
Huster et al. [35] | Women’s Health | Low antenatal care attendance reported by Syrian women. |
Masterson et al. [37] | Women’s Health | Perception that reproductive health services are unavailable (45%), inaccessible (40%); main barrier is cost (50%). |
Tappis et al. [27] | Women’s Health | Cost was cited as the primary reason for not seeking delivery location. |
Roberton et al. [33] | Vaccines | Difficulty obtaining vaccines (40%). |
Rossi et al. [41] | Vaccines | Low prevalence of fully vaccinated children (54%). |
Doocy et al. [2] | NCDs | Syrian refugees receive NCD care access at the same frequency as Lebanese host community members |