Migrant health research in the Republic of Ireland: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migration to European countries has increased in number and diversity in recent years. Factors such as access to healthcare, language barriers and legal status can impact the health outcomes of migrant groups. However, little is known about the evidence base on the health status of migrants in the Republic of Ireland. Our aim was to scope existing peer-reviewed research on the health of migrants in Ireland and identify any gaps in the evidence.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review of peer-reviewed research on the health of migrants in the Republic of Ireland. Eleven electronic databases were searched for peer-reviewed, empirical articles published between 2001 and 2017. Search terms were adapted from a World Health Organisation review. Findings were analysed usin

SUBMITTER: Villarroel N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6425684 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature