Observational studyRevista brasileira de ginecologia e obstetricia : revista da Federacao Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetricia2018
Obstetric Outcomes among Syrian Refugees: A Comparative Study at a Tertiary Care Maternity Hospital in Turkey.
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- Maternal and newborn health inequality among Syrian refugees in Turkey: a systematic review and meta-analysis.International journal for equity in health · 2025Pooled it
- Adverse Pregnancy Outcomes and International Immigration Status: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.Annals of global health · 2022Pooled it
- A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of the Risk of Stillbirth, Perinatal and Neonatal Mortality in Immigrant Women.International journal of public health · 2022Pooled it
- Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes in Immigrants From Conflict-Zone Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies.Frontiers in public health · 2022Pooled it
- The association between social support and pregnancy stress among Turkish citizens and immigrants of diverse legal statuses: a comparative study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Clinical outcomes and healthcare costs among Turkish and immigrant obstetric patients in intensive care unit: a 7-year retrospective cohort study from Turkey.BMC anesthesiology · 2025Article
- Factors influencing gestational diabetes self-care among pregnant women in a Syrian Refugee Camp in Jordan.PloS one · 2024Article
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- Comparison of Perinatal Outcomes Between Syrian Refugees and Turkish Women in the Middle Anatolia Region of Turkey.Maternal and child health journal · 2023Article
- Knowledge About Early Diagnosis of Breast Cancer, and Breast Cancer Risks Among Syrian Immigrants and Turkish Citizens: A Comparative, Cross-Sectional Study.European journal of breast health · 2023Article
- Evaluation of Perinatal and Neonatal Outcomes of Syrian Refugees Compared to Turkish Population: A Snapshot During the COVID-19 Pandemic.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2023Article
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- A comparison of the rates of and indications for cesarean delivery between Syrian refugee women and Turkish women.Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992) · 2023Article
- Disparities in Obstetric, Neonatal, and Birth Outcomes Among Syrian Women Refugees and Jordanian Women.International journal of public health · 2023Article
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- Gestational Diabetes and International Migration.Journal of the Endocrine Society · 2022Review
- Risk factors for miscarriage in Syrian refugee women living in non-camp settings in Jordan: results from the Women ASPIRE cross-sectional study.Conflict and health · 2022Article
- Perceptions on a mobile health intervention to improve maternal child health for Syrian refugees in Turkey: Opportunities and challenges for end-user acceptability.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- System-level factors influencing refugee women's access and utilization of sexual and reproductive health services: A qualitative study of providers' perspectives.Frontiers in global women's health · 2022Article
- A Qualitative Evaluation of a Mother and Child Center Providing Psychosocial Support to Newly Arrived Female Refugees in a Registration and Reception Center in Germany.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2021Article
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Abstract
objectiveThe aim of this study was to analyze and compare obstetric and neonatal outcomes between Syrian refugees and ethnic Turkish women.
methodsRetrospective, observational study. A total of 576 Syrian refugees and 576 ethnic Turkish women were included in this study, which was conducted between January 2015 and December 2015 at a tertiary maternity training hospital in Ankara, Turkey. The demographic characteristics, obstetric and neonatal outcomes were compared. The primary outcomes were pregnancy outcomes and cesarean rates between the groups
resultsThe mean age was significantly lower in the refugee group (
conclusionSyrian refugees had increased risks of certain adverse obstetric outcomes, including preterm delivery, PPROM, lower birth weight, and anemia. Several factors may influence these findings; thus, refugee women would benefit from more targeted care during pregnancy and childbirth.
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