Barriers and facilitators to dental care access among asylum seekers and refugees in highly developed countries: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental diseases are prevalent among asylum seekers and refugees (ASRs). Despite significant treatment needs, access to dental care in host countries is often limited. The aim of this systematic review was to identify the barriers and enablers to dental care access for ASRs in host countries of very high development.

Methods

Five health and social care databases and eight grey literature sources of information were searched. The Critical Appraisal Skills Programme tool was used to critically appraise included studies. Thematic analysis was undertaken to identify common themes. These were then deductively organised according to Penchansky and Thomas's modified access model. All review stages were conducted by two independent reviewers.

Results

Nine papers wer

SUBMITTER: Paisi M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7687682 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature