- Paradoks Ekonomi Sosyoloji ve Politika Dergisi
- Vol: 18 Issue: 2
- THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS ON THE HEALTH PERCEPTIONS OF ROMANI WOMEN IN TURKEY: A QUALITATIVE...
THE IMPACT OF SOCIAL DETERMINANTS ON THE HEALTH PERCEPTIONS OF ROMANI WOMEN IN TURKEY: A QUALITATIVE STUDY
Authors : Seher Yurt, Nurcan Kolaç
Pages : 210-227
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Publication Date : 2022-12-28
Article Type : Research
Abstract :Abstract Introduction: In terms of the social determinants of health the Romani population are more disadvantaged position than other groups . Methodology:This qualitative study data were collected in focus group discussions. The study sample consisted of 21 Romani women willing to participate in the research. Results:The study shed light on the experiences and viewpoints of Romani women, leading to conclusions that pointed to the ways in which they were impacted by inequalities in the context of the social determinants of health such as economic insufficiency, unemployment, low level of education or being deprived of education altogether, poor living conditions, inadequate social support, gender inequality and social exclusion.Discussion: Romani women that the social determinants of health are at insufficient levels and continue to become progressively problematic, subjecting the Romani community to live in a constantly regenerating vicious circle of distress that is carried over from one generation to the next.Keywords : romani women, perceptions social determinants, of health qualitative research, nurses