Factors Influencing Quality of Life Among Syrian Refugees Pregnant Women in Jordan: A Cross-sectional Study

Overview

Journal Heliyon

Specialty Social Sciences

Date 2022 Oct 4

PMID 36193516

Authors

Karimeh Alnuaimi

Ali Alshraifeen

Hala Aljaraedah

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Abstract

Background: Pregnancy is a critical period of transition incorporating important normal physical, emotional, hormonal, and physiological status changes. These changes might affect the quality of life (QOL) of pregnant woman. This study aimed to examine the levels of quality of life and perceived social support of Syrian refugees' pregnant women in Al-Zaatari Refugee Camp in Jordan.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey design was used. A sample of 319 pregnant women was recruited from two maternal health clinics at Al-Zaatari Refugee Camp. Data were collected from June to August 2020 using the Arabic version of World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-BREF), the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) questionnaires, and two sheets were used to assess sociodemographic and obstetric variables.

Results: The study reveals that Syrian refugees' pregnant women had good satisfaction with their overall QOL and health status and social support. A significant relationship was found between the socioeconomic index and QOL. Also, age, being in the third trimester, and parity correlated negatively with QOL. In contrast, those who stayed in Jordan as a refugee for a longer period reported better QOL.

Conclusion: Syrian women in Jordan, in general, have a good QOL and high level of social support. However, women were least satisfied with their physical health domain. Several factors affected QOL including income, employment status, age, number of children, and pregnancy trimester. Social support is an important factor in improving the QOL among Syrian refugees' pregnant women.

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