Access to and utilisation of GP services among Burmese migrants in London: a cross-sectional descriptive study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

An estimated 10,000 Burmese migrants are currently living in London. No studies have been conducted on their access to health services. Furthermore, most studies on migrants in the United Kingdom (UK) have been conducted at the point of service provision, carrying the risk of selection bias. Our cross-sectional study explored access to and utilisation of General Practice (GP) services by Burmese migrants residing in London.

Methods

We used a mixed-method approach: a quantitative survey using self-administered questionnaires was complemented by qualitative in-depth interviews for developing the questionnaire and triangulating the findings of the survey. Overall, 137 questionnaires were received (a response rate of 57%) and 11 in-depth interviews conducted. The main

SUBMITTER: Aung NC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2970605 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature