Exploring health and social care providers' perceptions of Roma women and their families in Greece: Mixed-method insights from the REACH project

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Auteurs principaux: Eleni Asimaki, Maria Valasaki, Dimitrios Charos, Aikaterini Lykeridou, Anna Deltsidou, Victoria G Vivilaki
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author Eleni Asimaki
Maria Valasaki
Dimitrios Charos
Aikaterini Lykeridou
Anna Deltsidou
Victoria G Vivilaki
author_facet Eleni Asimaki
Maria Valasaki
Dimitrios Charos
Aikaterini Lykeridou
Anna Deltsidou
Victoria G Vivilaki
contents <div><strong>Introduction</strong>: Despite being Greek citizens, Roma people encounter challenges and discrimination in education, employment, accommodation and health. Roma women, in particular, experience heightened discrimination and social exclusion, impacting their sexual and reproductive health. This study, part of the REACH (Roma women's Empowerment and fighting discrimination in ACcess to Health) programme, aims to explore health and social care providers' perceptions and attitudes towards Roma people, especially women, in Greece.</div> <div><strong>Methods</strong>: The mixed-methodology utilised both quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews/focus groups with healthcare and other professionals serving Roma communities in various regions of Greece. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of West Attica.</div> <div><strong>Results</strong>: Quantitative findings revealed high reported confidence in serving Roma women, yet qualitative insights uncovered deep-seated stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes among professionals. The study highlighted challenges such as official registration issues, communication gaps and gender-specific dynamics within the Roma population.</div> <div><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The study identified significant barriers to health and social inclusion of Roma women in Greece. Strategic interventions, guided by the study's insights, are crucial to combat discrimination and establish trust. The knowledge generated served as a foundation for the REACH project, aiming to create a more inclusive healthcare environment and contribute to the broader goal of fostering equality and well-being for the Roma population in Greece.</div>
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spellingShingle Exploring health and social care providers' perceptions of Roma women and their families in Greece: Mixed-method insights from the REACH project
Eleni Asimaki
Maria Valasaki
Dimitrios Charos
Aikaterini Lykeridou
Anna Deltsidou
Victoria G Vivilaki
Roma women
Healthcare access
Health and social care providers
Perceptions
Discrimination
Sexual and reproductive health
<div><strong>Introduction</strong>: Despite being Greek citizens, Roma people encounter challenges and discrimination in education, employment, accommodation and health. Roma women, in particular, experience heightened discrimination and social exclusion, impacting their sexual and reproductive health. This study, part of the REACH (Roma women's Empowerment and fighting discrimination in ACcess to Health) programme, aims to explore health and social care providers' perceptions and attitudes towards Roma people, especially women, in Greece.</div> <div><strong>Methods</strong>: The mixed-methodology utilised both quantitative questionnaires and qualitative interviews/focus groups with healthcare and other professionals serving Roma communities in various regions of Greece. Ethical approval was obtained from the University of West Attica.</div> <div><strong>Results</strong>: Quantitative findings revealed high reported confidence in serving Roma women, yet qualitative insights uncovered deep-seated stereotypes and discriminatory attitudes among professionals. The study highlighted challenges such as official registration issues, communication gaps and gender-specific dynamics within the Roma population.</div> <div><strong>Conclusion</strong>: The study identified significant barriers to health and social inclusion of Roma women in Greece. Strategic interventions, guided by the study's insights, are crucial to combat discrimination and establish trust. The knowledge generated served as a foundation for the REACH project, aiming to create a more inclusive healthcare environment and contribute to the broader goal of fostering equality and well-being for the Roma population in Greece.</div>
title Exploring health and social care providers' perceptions of Roma women and their families in Greece: Mixed-method insights from the REACH project
topic Roma women
Healthcare access
Health and social care providers
Perceptions
Discrimination
Sexual and reproductive health
url https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15067458