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Using the Omaha System to Determine Health and Social Problems of Roma Population in Istanbul: Secondary Data
1Author Affiliation: Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Department of Public Health Nursing, Istanbul, Turkey.
The Roma population faces significant health and social challenges, including poor sanitation and healthcare access. The Omaha System effectively identified these issues, highlighting a need for targeted interventions to improve well-being.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Community Health Assessment
Background:
- The Roma population experiences unique health and social disparities.
- Understanding these challenges is crucial for developing effective interventions.
- The Omaha System offers a structured approach to assessing community health needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify health and social problems and related behaviors within the Roma population.
- To evaluate the utility of the Omaha System for assessing vulnerable populations.
- To analyze data collected through the SIROMA project using the Omaha System.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional secondary data analysis of 650 Roma individuals.
- Data reanalysis using the Omaha System Problem Classification Scheme.
- Evaluation of sociodemographic, economic, and health-related factors.
Main Results:
- Identified prevalent issues: Sanitation (13.5%), Healthcare supervision (11.8%), Nutrition (11.0%), Income (9.8%), Respiration (8.3%), Substance use (7.3%), and Neighborhood/workplace safety (6.0%).
- Roma population exhibits lower engagement in healthy lifestyle behaviors compared to natives.
- Increased vulnerability to general and mental health deterioration observed.
Conclusions:
- The Omaha System is a valid and comprehensive tool for data collection and analysis in vulnerable communities.
- Findings underscore significant health and social challenges within the Roma population.
- Targeted interventions are needed to address identified disparities and improve health outcomes.
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