Barriers of Ukrainian refugees and migrants in accessing German healthcare.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study focused on Ukrainian refugees and migrants, a population that, with an ongoing war, is expected to grow in Germany. Over 1 million Ukrainians with exceptional legal status and access to public insurance in Germany significantly burden governmental services, especially German healthcare. It is thus essential to facilitate their integration into the healthcare system and ensure its proper usage. Identifying the obstacles Ukrainian refugees and migrants encounter while accessing healthcare services is crucial to ease their integration.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted from February 2023 to April 2023. Thirty semi-structured interviews were performed with Ukrainian migrants and refugees. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, organized, and cate

SUBMITTER: Davitian K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11423494 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature