Factors affecting health care utilization of immigrants living in North of Turkey
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
ISSN: 1747-9894
Article publication date: 31 December 2020
Issue publication date: 18 February 2021
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to determine factors affecting health-care utilization of immigrants living in North of Turkey and make a case assessment about this factors and general health status of immigrants.
Design/methodology/approach
This study was conducted in accordance with the principles of descriptive research. The data of the study were collected by using questionnaire consisting of 33 questions that include socio-demographic specifications, use of health services and health perception level.
Findings
This study was conducted with 360 immigrants. Participants, of which 61.9% were female. Immigrants who are young, female, married, have low education, have chronic illnesses, and have been in hospital before, have a better use of health services.
Originality/value
Immigration experiences of immigrants and their lack of equal opportunities to access health services in the community lead them to use health services at a low level.
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Acknowledgements
Funding by Project Management Office of Ondokuz Mayis University. PYO.SSY.1904.16.001.Conflict of interest: The authors declare that they have no conflict of interest.
Citation
Korkmaz, M. and Avci, I.A. (2021), "Factors affecting health care utilization of immigrants living in North of Turkey", International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. 17 No. 1, pp. 52-61. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-04-2020-0031
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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