ArticleFrontiers in public health2024
Experiences and challenges of refugees from Ukraine in accessing healthcare and social services during their integration in Lithuania.
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- "Medical refuge - To make you feel at home".Dialogues in health · 2026Article
- From barriers to solutions: a qualitative study of access to HIV and TB care for forced migrants from Ukraine.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Healthcare access among sub-Saharan migrants and refugees in Tunisia: an interpretative qualitative study.BMC medicine · 2025Article
- The cultural competence of nurses and its relationship to socio-demographic factors: a cross-sectional survey.BMC nursing · 2025Article
- Barriers to healthcare access and continuity of care among Ukrainian war refugees in Europe: findings from the RefuHealthAccess study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Knocking for gold. How long must I? A survey report on international students seeking healthcare in Hungary.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- PTSD assessment in Ukrainian refugees using the PCL-5: linguistic and cultural challenges.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Article
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Abstract
Background: The influx of Ukrainian refugees to Lithuania due to the ongoing conflict has created substantial challenges in healthcare and social services. Objective: To identify the key challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees in accessing healthcare and social services in Lithuania. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 Russian-speaking female Ukrainian refugees residing in various regions of Lithuania. Data were collected between July and October 2022 and analyzed using inductive qualitative content analysis to identify key themes related to healthcare access, social services, and integration. Findings: Refugees reported significant barriers, including language difficulties, long waiting times for healthcare services, and inconsistent access to social services, particularly in smaller municipalities. Despite access to free healthcare, the quality and timeliness of services were often inadequate, exacerbating challenges for those with pre-existing health conditions. Psychological support services were underutilized, and language barriers impeded access to both healthcare and employment opportunities. Coordination between social and healthcare services was lacking, creating further difficulties for refugees in navigating essential services. Conclusion: While Lithuanian authorities have provided critical support, significant gaps remain in healthcare access and social service coordination. Urgent improvements are needed in language support, psychological care, and healthcare accessibility, particularly in smaller municipalities. These findings highlight the need for targeted policies to address these challenges and ensure equitable access to services for all refugees. Future research should include more diverse refugee populations to guide comprehensive policy development.
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