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March 8, 2026Open Access

Accessibility and Utilization of Mental Health Services in Lebanese Urban Camps: Needs Assessment and Policy Recommendations for Refugees in African Contexts

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ZCZvavaria ChikereMMMakore MuchinguriCMChiweta Musarurwa

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Overview

Mixed-methods assessment reveals barriers to mental health services for refugees in urban camps, suggesting critical policy reforms.

Key Points

  • This assessment aims to identify the accessibility and utilization of mental health services for refugees in Lebanese urban camps.
  • Mixed-methods approach including quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews
  • Structured questionnaires to assess service availability and barriers
  • Analysis of user experiences regarding mental health services
  • Only 30% of participants reported easy access to psychological support
  • Financial constraints were identified as the most significant barrier to accessing services
  • Findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions and policy reforms

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Chikere et al. (2009) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada885bc08abd80d5bb8a1https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18896992
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