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Table 3 Detailed descriptions of the 22 included documents

From: Models of care for non-communicable diseases for displaced populations in Iraq: a scoping review

Citation

Title

Setting and population

Design and size

Baxter et al. [43]

Access to care for non-communicable diseases in Mosul, Iraq between 2014 and 2017: a rapid qualitative study

Displaced persons attending MSF clinic in Mosul with DM/HTN over the age of 18. Reports on care by both parallel and public/private care

Qualitative, cross-sectional study based on semi-structured questionnaire-based interviews; sample: 15

Boulle et al. [48]

Challenges associated with providing diabetes care in humanitarian settings

Describes care provided through mobile clinics to serve displaced populations in Iraq. Care by parallel system (MSF)

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Bruaene et al. [51]

Evaluation of the DG ECHO’s Action In Response to the Iraqi Crisis (2007–2009)

Describes care provided by parallel systems (Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations; DG ECHO) for displaced populations in Iraq with CVD, DM, HTN

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Cetorelli et al. [40]

Prevalence of non-communicable diseases and access to health care and medications among Yazidis and other minority groups displaced by ISIS into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Random sample of IDP households residing in official camps in the Kurdistan region including people living with various NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN, musculoskeletal conditions). Reports on care by both parallel and public/private systems

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 1300 households (8360 members)

Cetorelli et al. [41]

Health needs and care seeking behaviours of Yazidis and other minority groups displaced by ISIS into the Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Random sample of camp households in the Kurdistan region including people living with various NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN, musculoskeletal conditions). Reports on care by both parallel and public/private systems

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 1300 households (8360 members)

Jadoo et al. [42]

The impact of displacement on the social, economic and health situation on a sample of internally displaced families in Anbar Province, Iraq

Convenience sample of head of households of displaced families in Anbar province. Reports on multiple NCDs (HTN, DM, arthritis, heart diseases, asthma) and care provided by the public/private system

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 355 household heads

IRC [53]

Multi-sectoral need assessment. Western Anbar—Qaim and Anah, Iraq

Randomly selected households in Western Anbar as well as education and legal professionals, and community members. Reports on multiple NCDs (mainly DM, HTN) and care provided by the public/private system

Mixed-methods, quant.: household survey and school visits; qual.: focus group discussions, key informant interviews and direct observation form; sample: 60 + 8 + 7 (for quantitative/qualitative components)

Kiani [52]

Rapid Needs Assessment: Situation of people with disabilities in 4 camps in Erbil—Kawergosk, Darashakran, Qushtapa and Basirma

Purposive sample of local and international service providers and people living with disabilities in four refugee camps in the Kurdistan region. Reports on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cancer, HTN, others) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

Mixed-methods, document review, surveys (quantitative and qualitative), interviews and observation; sample: 1042 (for quantitative data)

Lafta et al. [60]

Needs of Internally Displaced Women and Children in Baghdad, Karbala, and Kirkuk, Iraq

Cluster random sample of women in IDP families living in informal settlements in Baghdad, Karbala or Kirkuk. Reports on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, asthma, arthritis) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

Mixed-methods, cross-sectional survey; sample: 1216 families (with 3665 children)

REACH [55]

Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) of Syrian Refugees in Camps, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Random sample households in refugee camps in the Kurdistan region. Reports on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN, asthma, others) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 804 households

REACH [44]

Multi-Sector Needs Assessment (MSNA) of Syrian Refugees residing in Camps, Kurdistan Region of Iraq

Random sample of households in refugee camps in the Kurdistan region. Reports on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

Mixed-methods, cross-sectional survey, field observation, dialogue with camp management and secondary data review; sample: 2678 households (13,390 persons)

REACH [56]

Multi-Sector Needs Assessment of Syrian Refugees Residing in Host Communities: Iraq

Random sample of refugee households in the Kurdistan region. Reports on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN, asthma, liver/ stomach/ kidney problem, cancer) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 1734 households

Sa'Da et al. [59]

Humanitarian and medical challenges of assisting new refugees in Lebanon and Iraq

Describes care by parallel systems for refugees in Iraq, reporting on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN)

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Shamsi [46]

Prevalence, management and control of diabetes mellitus among Syrian refugees in Duhok governorate, Kurdistan Region of Iraq–a cross sectional study in the camp of Domiz 1

Waiting room study sample of DM patients during a regular check-up at a camp-based Primary Health Care Centre (PHCC) in Duhok. Reports on care by parallel systems

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 204

UNHCR [45]

Iraq—Joint Rapid Needs Assessment of Syrians in the Kurdish Region

Describes care for Syrian refugees in the Kurdistan region, through heads of community-based organizations and community leaders. Reports on multiple NCDs (mainly DM, HTN) and care provided by both parallel and public/private systems

Qualitative, participatory assessment: semi-structured interviews in focus group discussions; and key informant interviews; sample: 500 persons

WHO [49]

Mobile clinics bring services to communities in need

Describes care for displaced persons in Iraq. Reports on multiple NCDs (CVD, DM, HTN, skin disease) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

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ACAPS [57]

Iraq: The return to Sinjar

Describes care for IDPs and returnees to Sinjar district. Reports on NCDs (unspecified) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

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ICRC [54]

Chronic Diseases: The Forgotten War Trauma

Describes care for IDPs, mostly Yazidis, living with NCDs (DM, HTN) at the Sharia Camp in Duhok. Reports on care by both parallel and public/private systems

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MSF [47]

Iraq: Imminent Laylan camp closure risks humanitarian consequences

Describes care for IDPs at Laylan camp in Kirkuk. Reports on NCDs (unspecified) and care provided by the parallel system (MSF)

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Oxfam et al. [58]

COVID-19 – Impact on Older People – Rapid Needs Assessment

Sample of Oxfam beneficiaries aged < 50 years in Anbar, Diyala, Kirkuk, Ninewa, and Salah al-Din. Reports on multiple NCDs (DM, HTN, CVD, others) and care by both parallel and public/private systems

Quantitative, cross-sectional survey; sample: 605 people

CARE [39]

CARE Endline Evaluation Survey: Zummar Sub-District–Ninawa Governorate, July 2020

Purposive and random sampling of host population, returnees and IDPs in Zummar sub-district aged 18–60 years. Reports on NCDs (not specified) and care by both parallel and public/private systems. Provides process and patient-reported outcome data

Mixed-methods, qualitative and quantitative approaches (key informant interviews, household visits, focus group discussion and interviews); sample: 750 (for quantitative; NCD beneficiaries only)

WHO [50]

Internally displaced health workers support services for IDPs in Kirkuk

Describes care for IDPs in six camps in Kirkuk, mostly from Hawija. Reports on DM and care by both parallel and public/private systems

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