A systematic review on the use of healthcare services by undocumented migrants in Europe.

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND:Undocumented migrants face particular challenges in accessing healthcare services in many European countries. The aim of this study was to systematically review the academic literature on the utilization of healthcare services by undocumented migrants in Europe. METHODS:The databases Embase, Medline, Global Health and Cinahl Plus were searched systematically to identify quantitative, qualitative and mixed methods studies published in 2007-2017. RESULTS:A total of 908 articles were retrieved. Deletion of duplicates left 531. After screening titles, abstracts and full texts according to pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria, 29 articles were included in the review. Overall, quantitative studies showed an underutilization of different types of healthcare services by undocume

SUBMITTER: Winters M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5774156 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature