“No one warned us about cancer”: Understanding barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilizing cancer prevention services among Syrian refugees in Germany

Findings underscore the need for linguistically accessible cancer prevention materials that include information clearly outlining cancer symptoms, causes, screening test names, steps, locations, and cost and insurance coverage details. Professional interpreters should also be integrated into the healthcare system in Germany.

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Journal of Cancer Policy
Published
2026-03-03
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https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcpo.2026.100727
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Migration, Health and Trauma
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“No one warned us about cancer”: Understanding barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilizing cancer prevention services among Syrian refugees in Germany

Connie Hoe, Sara Bashir, Rihab Hadidi, Abdoul-Kawihi Issaka
Journal of Cancer Policy
Migration, Health and Trauma
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“No one warned us about cancer”: Understanding barriers and facilitators to accessing and utilizing cancer prevention services among Syrian refugees in Germany

Connie Hoe, Sara Bashir, Rihab Hadidi, Abdoul-Kawihi Issaka
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Abstract

Findings underscore the need for linguistically accessible cancer prevention materials that include information clearly outlining cancer symptoms, causes, screening test names, steps, locations, and cost and insurance coverage details. Professional interpreters should also be integrated into the healthcare system in Germany.

Journal of Cancer PolicyVol. 48
Johns Hopkins University (US), German Cancer Research Center (DE), Heidelberg University (DE), University Hospital Heidelberg (DE), Syrian Center for Tobacco Studies (SY), Public Citizen (US)
Quality Education
Openalex Percentile: Top 40%
Migration, Health and Trauma
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