Individual and structural barriers to Latin American refugees and asylum seekers' access to primary and mental healthcare in Chile: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Since 2010 there has been a growing population of refugees and asylum seekers in Latin America. This study sought to investigate the perceived experiences and healthcare needs of refugees and asylum seekers of Latin American origin in Chile in order to identify main barriers to healthcare and provide guidance on allied challenges for the public healthcare system.

Methods

Descriptive qualitative case study with semi-structured interviews applied to refugees and asylum seekers (n = 8), healthcare workers (n = 4), and members of Non-Governmental Organizations and religious foundations focused on working with refugees and asylum seekers in Chile (n = 2).

Results

Although Chilean law guarantees access to all levels of healthcare for the international migrant pop

SUBMITTER: Carreno-Calderon A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7647080 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature