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Table 4 Priority needs of asylum seekers

From: What are the barriers to access to mental healthcare and the primary needs of asylum seekers? A survey of mental health caregivers and primary care workers

Questions: In your opinion, a priority need for asylum seekers is

Disagree

Mostly agree

Agree

To increase access to employment? (N = 134)

3.7 %

10.4 %

85.8 %

To increase access to vocational training? (N = 135)

8.9 %

20.7 %

70.4 %

To increase access to legal aid? (N = 133)

2.3 %

12 %

85.7 %

To improve housing conditions? (N = 135)

1.5 %

12.6 %

85.9 %

To improve access to somatic care? (N = 133)

24.1 %

18.8 %

57.1 %

To improve access to dental care? (N = 135)

8.9 %

20 %

71.1 %

To improve access to psychiatric care? (N = 134)

9 %

15.7 %

75.4 %