Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review
Abstract Background According to the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugee Global Trends report in 2019, on average, there are 2.7 refugees per 1000 national population in high-income countries, where girls and women attributed to 48% of the refugee population. Evidence shows high prevalence o...
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| description | Abstract Background According to the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugee Global Trends report in 2019, on average, there are 2.7 refugees per 1000 national population in high-income countries, where girls and women attributed to 48% of the refugee population. Evidence shows high prevalence of mental health disorder among women refugees in comparison to the general population. To our knowledge, no systematic reviews have addressed access to mental health services for refugee women. The aim of this study will be to examine existing barriers and facilitators to accessing mental health services for refugee women in leading high-income countries for refugee resettlement. Methods We designed and registered a study protocol for a systematic review. We will conduct a literature search (from inception onwards) in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. Research articles having a qualitative component (i.e., qualitative, mixed, or multi-method) will be eligible. Study populations of interest will be refugee women at any age that can receive mental health services in leading high-income countries for refugee resettlement (e.g., 14 countries from North America, Europe, and Oceania). Eligibility will be restricted to studies published in English. The primary outcome will be all barriers and facilitators related to accessing mental health services. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion. The study methodological quality (or bias) will be appraised using appropriate tools. Reporting will follow the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) statement. A narrative synthesis will be conducted, and summary of findings tables will be produced. As it will be a systematic review, without human participants’ involvement, there will be no requirement for ethical approval. Discussion The systematic review will present key evidence on barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in leading resettlement countries. The findings will be used to inform program developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to enhance mental health services for refugee women. The final manuscript will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed journal and scientific conferences. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020180369. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-9273044212a04f538ef29e89f1467de52022-12-22T00:19:44ZengBMCSystematic Reviews2046-40532020-08-01911610.1186/s13643-020-01446-yBarriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic reviewSarah DeSa0Akalewold T. Gebremeskel1Sanni Yaya2Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of OttawaFaculty of Health Sciences, University of OttawaSchool of International Development and Global Studies, University of OttawaAbstract Background According to the United Nation High Commissioner for Refugee Global Trends report in 2019, on average, there are 2.7 refugees per 1000 national population in high-income countries, where girls and women attributed to 48% of the refugee population. Evidence shows high prevalence of mental health disorder among women refugees in comparison to the general population. To our knowledge, no systematic reviews have addressed access to mental health services for refugee women. The aim of this study will be to examine existing barriers and facilitators to accessing mental health services for refugee women in leading high-income countries for refugee resettlement. Methods We designed and registered a study protocol for a systematic review. We will conduct a literature search (from inception onwards) in MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, and CINAHL. Research articles having a qualitative component (i.e., qualitative, mixed, or multi-method) will be eligible. Study populations of interest will be refugee women at any age that can receive mental health services in leading high-income countries for refugee resettlement (e.g., 14 countries from North America, Europe, and Oceania). Eligibility will be restricted to studies published in English. The primary outcome will be all barriers and facilitators related to accessing mental health services. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full-text articles, and abstract data. Potential conflicts will be resolved through discussion. The study methodological quality (or bias) will be appraised using appropriate tools. Reporting will follow the Enhancing Transparency in Reporting the Synthesis of Qualitative Research (ENTREQ) statement. A narrative synthesis will be conducted, and summary of findings tables will be produced. As it will be a systematic review, without human participants’ involvement, there will be no requirement for ethical approval. Discussion The systematic review will present key evidence on barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in leading resettlement countries. The findings will be used to inform program developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders to enhance mental health services for refugee women. The final manuscript will be disseminated through a peer-reviewed journal and scientific conferences. Systematic review registration PROSPERO CRD42020180369.http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-020-01446-y |
| spellingShingle | Sarah DeSa Akalewold T. Gebremeskel Sanni Yaya Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review Systematic Reviews |
| title | Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review |
| title_full | Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review |
| title_short | Barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high-income countries: study protocol for a systematic review |
| title_sort | barriers and facilitators to access mental health services among refugee women in high income countries study protocol for a systematic review |
| url | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13643-020-01446-y |
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