Respiratory health and the Syrian conflict
A scoping literature review
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 19503567 |
|---|---|
| Authors | L Basha (0000-0002-7598-6471, Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland, corresponding author), Mohamed Hamze (0000-0002-1649-6632), Alex Socarras (American Medical Research), Mahmood Akhtar (Glasgow Royal Infirmary), Ahmad Albaik, I Hussien (Turkey), Ahmad Tarakji (Glasgow Royal Infirmary), Mazen J Hamadeh (0000-0002-3511-4345, Glasgow Royal Infirmary), M Hamadeh (Glasgow Royal Infirmary, Glasgow, Scotland), Randa Loutfi (American Medical Research), Mazen Kewara (Glasgow Royal Infirmary), Aula Abbara (0000-0002-7049-8399, Imperial College London) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 40 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 111-152 |
| Publication date | 2024-04-02 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Medicine Conflict & Survival (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1362-3699 • E-ISSN: 1743-9396 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/13623699.2024.2343996 |
| PMID | 38688705 |
| OpenAlex | W4396558314 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 46 |
Conflict adversely affects respiratory health in both direct and indirect ways among populations whose health is already compromised through the compounding effects of conflict. Our aim is to review academic and grey literature relevant to respiratory health in the Syrian conflict (now more than a decade in duration) to explore its impacts on populations across Syria. We performed a scoping literature review of academic and grey literature on respiratory health in Syria between March 2011 (taken as the start of the conflict for practicality) and December 2023. Of 11,472 papers screened, 34 met the inclusion criteria, of which 29 were peer reviewed. Key themes identified included the impact of conflict on asthma diagnosis and management; the burden of respiratory tract infections (RTIs) and COVID-19; the impact of chemical weapon use and the impact of destruction and interruptions to the health system(s) across Syria on respiratory health. This review highlights the need for more in-depth exploration of the impact of conflict on respiratory health in Syria with focus on social determinants, for example, shelter, public health interventions, smoking cessation, and supporting early diagnosis and treatment of respiratory conditions to counter the effects that conflict has had on respiratory health
Environmental health · Psychiatry · Psychological intervention · Public health · Respiratory system · Respiratory tract infections · Climate Change and Health Impacts · Health and Conflict Studies · Medicine · Migration, Health and Trauma · Nursing
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| Citation velocity | historical |
|---|---|
| Highly cited | No |