Ukrainian families’ transnational living and perception of Germany’s health care system in times of war
Journal: Journal of Public Health
Year: 2026

Abstract Aim Since the beginning of the war in Ukraine in 2022, about 3.7 million children have become refugees. For Ukranian children referred to pediatric wards in Germany, significant levels of frustration have been noted by Ukrainian parents in their communication with health staff. This study aimed to analyze expectations and perceptions of vulnerable Ukrainian parents with regard to underlying problem areas in their health care provision. Subject and methods Embedded in a qualitative, part