Factors affecting health care utilization of immigrants living in North of Turkey

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.

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