Aging in Exile: Predictors of Health Accessibility Among Middle-Aged and Older Afghan Refugees in Pakistan

= 423) at the household level, the study employed descriptive statistics, chi-square test, and logistic regression to examine the association between sociodemographic factors and health accessibility. The findings revealed discrepancies in gender distribution, literacy levels, and language proficiency. Education was found to be a significant predictor of health providers and health information, while reading ability was negatively associated with health providers and communication, suggesting that basic literacy may not necessarily translate into functional health literacy. The findings underscore the need for inclusive and targeted health policies that extend beyond service provision and address both structural and communication barriers faced by aging refugees. Policy makers and humanitarian organizations should prioritize context-specific, culturally sensitive interventions to promote healthy aging outcomes among vulnerable refugees in Pakistan.