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Retinopathy of Prematurity among Syrian Refugees: Incidence and Severity

Pehmen Yasin Ozcan1

  • 1Ophthalmology Department, Sanliurfa Education and Research Hospital, Sanliurfa, Turkey.

Middle East African Journal of Ophthalmology
|May 23, 2019
PubMed

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Premature newborns of Syrian refugees had a significantly higher incidence of severe retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) compared to Turkish newborns. This finding highlights potential health disparities in refugee populations.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neonatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of visual impairment in premature infants.
  • Understanding ROP incidence across different demographic groups is crucial for targeted interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the incidence and severity of ROP in premature infants born to Syrian refugee mothers versus those of Turkish origin.
  • To identify potential disparities in ROP outcomes between these two distinct populations.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective, single-center study of 1545 premature infants (2014-2017).
  • Infants categorized into two groups: Turkish origin (n=1366) and Syrian refugees (n=179).
  • Standardized ROP screening by an experienced ophthalmologist; data on gestational age, birth weight, and ROP severity collected.

Main Results:

  • Mean gestational age was lower in the Syrian refugee group (p=0.03).
  • Overall ROP incidence was similar between groups.
  • Severe ROP incidence was nearly seven times higher in the Syrian refugee group (10%) compared to the Turkish group (1.5%).

Conclusions:

  • Premature infants of Syrian refugees exhibit a substantially higher incidence of severe ROP.
  • These findings underscore potential ongoing health challenges within the Syrian refugee population.
  • This highlights the need for focused ROP screening and care for vulnerable refugee newborns.
Abstract

Keywords:
Incidencerefugeeretinopathy of prematurity

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