Understanding the needs and key determinants of maternal, newborn, and child health among migrants in transit: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT: The global surge in migration has exposed pregnant women and children in transit to heightened risk of maternal and child health (MCH) challenges, driven by systemic barriers and unstable conditions. Evidence on how these transitory factors influence MCH remains limited. This scoping review examined the health needs and key determinants affecting migrant populations in transit, specifically pregnant women and children travelling from their countries of origin to their intended destination countries, with the aim of identifying major barriers and proposing strategies for improved health outcomes. We screened 1202 sources of evidence using five databases (PubMed, Scopus, Europe PMC, CINAHL, and Medline) as well as grey literature. Seven studies met the inclusion criteria. Data were drawn fro

SUBMITTER: Azasi E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781938 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature