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Income, healthcare access, nutrition, and social support significantly improve health outcomes among elderly Afghan refugees, while family support protects against the negative mental health impacts of social isolation. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

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This study examines how the intersections of aging, health, and identity shape vulnerability among older Afghan refugees living in long-term displacement.

August 28, 2026Discover AgingOpen Access

Health, identity, and vulnerability among elderly Afghan refugees in Pakistan

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This study examines how the intersections of aging, health, and identity shape vulnerability among older Afghan refugees living in long-term displacement.
Conducted a mixed-methods investigation combining structured surveys with qualitative in-depth interviews.
Sampled 372 senior Afghan refugees aged 60 years and older residing in urban and peri-urban regions of Pakistan.
Analyzed quantitative survey data using descriptive statistics and regression analysis, and assessed qualitative interviews through thematic analysis.
Multiple regression analysis showed significant positive effects on health outcomes for income (β = 5.12, p < 0.001), nutrition (β = 4.27, p < 0.01), healthcare access (β = 3.85, p < 0.01), and social support (β = 3.14, p < 0.05).
Mental health was significantly impaired by social isolation (OR = 1.35, p < 0.001), whereas family support acted as a protective factor (OR = 0.72, p < 0.05).
Descriptive and qualitative findings highlighted widespread chronic illness, inadequate nutrition, restricted healthcare access, and strained informal caregiving systems.

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Mixed-methods study reveals substantial health disparities in elderly Afghan refugees, highlighting the need for targeted policies that address medical access and social isolation.

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Muhammad Asad Latif (2026) studied this question.

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Mixed-methods study reveals substantial health disparities in elderly Afghan refugees, highlighting the need for targeted policies that address medical access and social isolation.

Health, identity, and vulnerability among elderly Afghan refugees in Pakistan

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Health, identity, and vulnerability among elderly Afghan refugees in Pakistan

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