Determinants of Refugee and Migrant Health Status in 10 European Countries: The Mig-HealthCare Project.

ABSTRACT: In this study, we collect and synthesize information on the health status of the refugee/migrant population in ten European countries in order to map refugee/migrant health needs. With this information, we identify areas of intervention and healthcare system strengthening to provide the basis for future health planning and effective healthcare provision to migrants, asylum-seekers and refugees in the European Union (EU). 1407 migrants in ten European Union countries (consortium members of the Mig-HealthCare project) were surveyed on general health, mental health, and specific diseases using an interviewer-administered questionnaire. Descriptive statistics and multivariable linear regression analyses were conducted to investigate the risk factors on general quality of life for migrants and

SUBMITTER: Riza E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7503735 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature