Abstract
Introduction In recent years, a large number of refugees have crossed the Greek borders. The aim of this study was to estimate the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and life satisfaction (LS) of refugees and asylum seekers residing in the Vagiochori Accommodation Center. Methods The Short Form-36 (SF-36) survey tool and the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS) were employed for the analysis. The sample consists of 144 individuals with an average age of 39.4 years, most of which are Afghans, married, and have a secondary education level. Non-parametric tests examined the association of respondents' demographics and health-relatedand residence-related characteristics with the physical component scale (PCS) and mental component scale(MCS) of SF-36 and SWLS. Regression analysis was used to examine the effect of these variables on dependent scales. Results HRQoL and LS of the participantswere poor (median scores: PCS = 44.91, MCS = 42.05, and SWLS = 12.00). Age, gender, education, marital status, and specific health-related and residence-related characteristics were associated with HRQoL (p < 0.05). Marital status and specific health-related and residence-related characteristics were associated with SWLS. Conclusion In summary, social support, legal counseling, and a better understanding of refugees' concerns are required to improve refugees' and asylum seekers' HRQoL and LS.
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