Marija Skvarčevskaja
Biographic Data
| ID | 9998783 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Marija Skvarčevskaja |
| GIVEN NAMES | Marija |
| FAMILY NAME | Skvarčevskaja |
| SIGNATURE | SKVARČEVSKAJA M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Vilnius University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 4 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 4 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2022 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
“We want our freedom back, that’s our only need”
Background: The influx of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers into Lithuania, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, presents unique public health challenges. This study employs the Social Determinants of Health framework to explore the healthcare and social needs of this vulnerable population. Methods: In May 2022, we carried out a qualitative study through semi-structured interviews with asylum seekers across four centers in Lithuania.…
Experiences and challenges of refugees from Ukraine in accessing healthcare and social services during their integration in Lithuania
Background: The influx of Ukrainian refugees to Lithuania due to the ongoing conflict has created substantial challenges in healthcare and social services. Objective: To identify the key challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees in accessing healthcare and social services in Lithuania. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 Russian-speaking female Ukrainian refugees residing in various regions of Lithuani…
Health and social needs of asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania
Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants often do not end up in the places they expected. Because of the pandemic impacts, their exposure to COVID-19 may be increased as a result of crowded camps and detention centers. A total of 4,537 undocumented migrants entered Lithuania via Belarus from June 2021 to November 30, 2022. In the period 24 February 2022 to 30 November 2022, Lithuania's Immigration Department registered 71,386 Ukrainian refugees. Th…
Cultural competency among Lithuanian nurses and preparedness to work with intercultural immigrants
Introduction: Health care providers are increasingly required to provide care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. A culturally competent approach could be used to address gaps in the health care of migrants, whether they are refugees, asylum seekers, or undocumented migrants. From June 2021 onward, there are estimated to be 4,300 asylum seekers in Lithuania who crossed the Belarusian border. Furthermore, ~65 thousand Ukrainians registe…
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Cultural competency among Lithuanian nurses and preparedness to work with intercultural immigrants
Introduction: Health care providers are increasingly required to provide care to patients from diverse cultural backgrounds. A culturally competent approach could be used to address gaps in the health care of migrants, whether they are refugees, asylum seekers, or undocumented migrants. From June 2021 onward, there are estimated to be 4,300 asylum seekers in Lithuania who crossed the Belarusian border. Furthermore, ~65 thousand Ukrainians registe…
Health and social needs of asylum seekers and Ukrainian refugees in Lithuania
Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants often do not end up in the places they expected. Because of the pandemic impacts, their exposure to COVID-19 may be increased as a result of crowded camps and detention centers. A total of 4,537 undocumented migrants entered Lithuania via Belarus from June 2021 to November 30, 2022. In the period 24 February 2022 to 30 November 2022, Lithuania's Immigration Department registered 71,386 Ukrainian refugees. Th…
“We want our freedom back, that’s our only need”
Background: The influx of undocumented migrants and asylum seekers into Lithuania, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, presents unique public health challenges. This study employs the Social Determinants of Health framework to explore the healthcare and social needs of this vulnerable population. Methods: In May 2022, we carried out a qualitative study through semi-structured interviews with asylum seekers across four centers in Lithuania.…
Experiences and challenges of refugees from Ukraine in accessing healthcare and social services during their integration in Lithuania
Background: The influx of Ukrainian refugees to Lithuania due to the ongoing conflict has created substantial challenges in healthcare and social services. Objective: To identify the key challenges faced by Ukrainian refugees in accessing healthcare and social services in Lithuania. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted using semi-structured interviews with 22 Russian-speaking female Ukrainian refugees residing in various regions of Lithuani…
Health care (4 works) · Medicine (4 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (4 works) · Political science (4 works) · Refugee (4 works) · Nursing (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Immigration (2 works) · Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare (2 works) · Language barrier (2 works)