Health assessment for the Syrian population after the war. Overview of the current health status, health problems, and the future of the health system in Syria

Thesis (M.A.) , 2021 , 42 Pages , Grade: 95%

Health - Public Health

10 years of the Syrian war had a devastating effect on all aspects of the Syrian lives, millions of refugees and displaces people, enormous destruction in the infrastructure, and the worst economic crisis Syria has ever faced. This literature review aims to review all the literature written on health in Syria during the ten years of war and to summarize – within one study – all aspects of health for the Syrian population. This review focused on the direct and indirect consequences of the Syrian war over public health, reviewing, summarizing, and categorizing all the available articles and data, which makes it up-to-date research that can be of great importance for any plan to rebuild the health system in Syria.

Syria's healthcare facilities and workers have been directly affected by the conflict and violence. According to the non-governmental organization "Physicians for Human Rights (PHR)", 382 attacks on medical facilities occurred between March 2011 and June 2016, killing 757 medical personnel. These attacks have destroyed the public health system, resulting in serious population health consequences such as an increase in infectious and non-communicable disease risks, serious maternal and child health challenges, conflict-related trauma, and mental health issues, as well as the exodus of Syrian healthcare workers who are seeking to flee the conflict.

Due to the conflict, aid workers and medical suppliers have found it difficult to reach civilians, particularly IDPs in informal camps scattered across the country or in besieged areas such as Aleppo. Moreover, there have been many attacks on the health facilities operating in Syria from different sides, which further complicated the healthcare access for the population inside Syria. Syria's health system provided high-quality care prior to the war, however, according to the OCHA, only 64% of hospitals and 52% of primary health-care centers in the country were operational by the end of 2019, at a very low functioning percentage comparing to there function before the war, and the drugs industry have collapsed.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Introduction:
• Aim of the research:
• Objectives:
• Research questions:
• Methods:
• Search strategy:
• Results of the search:.
• Thematic analysis:
• Syrian health system before the war:.
• Current health status for the population inside Syria: .
• 1- Under opposition control:..
• 2- Under governmental control: .
• Health status for the Syrian refugees:..
• 1- Refugees in Turkey: .
• 2- Refugees in Lebanon:.
• 3- Refugees in Jordan:.
• 4- Refugees in Europe: .
• 5- Refugees in other countries:
• Public health indicators of the Syrian population:...
• 1- Mental health:
• 2- Maternal and children health:
• 3- Oral health:..
• 4- Non-communicable diseases:
• 5- Infectious and communicable diseases: .
• 6- Occupational health and healthcare providers situation:..
• 7- Health system in Syria during COVID-19 pandemic:
• The future of the health system in Syria:.
• Conclusion:.
• Acknowledgments:..
• References:

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This literature review aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the health status of the Syrian population after 10 years of war, examining the impact of the conflict on the Syrian health system and exploring the challenges facing the healthcare system. The review analyzes the current health situation, assesses the remaining health facilities, and identifies the gaps that need to be addressed for the future of the Syrian healthcare system.

• The devastating consequences of the Syrian war on public health, including the destruction of infrastructure and the displacement of populations.
• The challenges facing the Syrian health system, such as limited access to healthcare, insufficient resources, and the shortage of healthcare providers.
• The health status of Syrian refugees in various host countries, focusing on the challenges they face in accessing healthcare services.
• The key public health indicators that highlight the Syrian population's health status, such as mental health, maternal and child health, oral health, and non-communicable diseases.
• The need for international support to rebuild the Syrian health system, with a focus on improving access to healthcare for all Syrians.

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

The introduction provides a comprehensive overview of the Syrian war's devastating impact on the Syrian population and infrastructure, highlighting the significant challenges facing the health system. It describes the displacement of populations, the destruction of health facilities, and the shortage of healthcare providers, emphasizing the urgent need for humanitarian assistance.

The review analyzes the current health status of the Syrian population living inside Syria, examining the situation under both governmental and opposition control. It explores the challenges faced by healthcare systems in these regions, highlighting the lack of resources and the mental pressure on healthcare providers.

The review further explores the health status of Syrian refugees in various host countries, including Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Europe, and other locations. It delves into the challenges refugees face in accessing healthcare services and highlights the importance of providing adequate support to meet their health needs.

The review examines public health indicators of the Syrian population, including mental health, maternal and child health, oral health, non-communicable diseases, infectious and communicable diseases, occupational health, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Syrian health system.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

The main keywords and focus topics of this literature review include the Syrian war, public health, health system, Syrian refugees, health status, access to healthcare, healthcare providers, mental health, maternal and child health, non-communicable diseases, infectious diseases, COVID-19 pandemic, and the rebuilding of the Syrian health system.

• College: University of Debrecen (public health)
• Course: public health
• Grade: 95%
• Author: Bahaa Aldin Alhaffar (Author)
• Publication Year: 2021
• Pages: 42
• Catalog Number: V1176750
• ISBN (PDF): 9783346600707
• ISBN (Book): 9783346600714
• Language: English
• Tags: syria, syrian crisis, public health, war, conflict, crisis, refugee