Healthcare access among sub-Saharan migrants and refugees in Tunisia: an interpretative qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Tunisia, situated at the crossroads of North Africa and Europe, has increasingly become an important origin, destination, and transit point for sub-Saharan migrants and refugees in recent decades. Despite growing migration flows, there remains a paucity of research on how these populations navigate healthcare access in Tunisia. This study addresses this gap by exploring migrants' experiences with and perceptions of Tunisia's healthcare system, with a focus on barriers to and facilitators of healthcare.

Methods

A qualitative study was conducted in four urban areas (Tunis, Medenine, Sousse, and Sfax) with concentrated migrant populations between May and December 2023. A purposive sample of migrants, migrant community leaders, and nongovernmental organization (NGO) s

SUBMITTER: Maatoug T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506308 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature