[COVID-19 in collective accommodation centres for refugees: assessment of pandemic control measures and priorities from the perspective of authorities].

ABSTRACT:

Background

The containment of the COVID-19 pandemic in collective accommodation centres is crucial to maintain the physical and mental health of refugees. It is unclear what measures have been taken by authorities in this setting to reduce the risk of infection, minimise stressors for refugees during the pandemic and communicate containment measures.

Objectives

Assessment of measures that have been taken to prevent and contain SARS-CoV‑2 in collective accommodation for refugees and identification of support required by authorities.

Methods

Qualitative interview study with 48 representatives responsible for the reception and accommodation of refugees. Individual interviews were transcribed verbatim and evaluated using framework analysis.

Results

We found substan

SUBMITTER: Biddle L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7872106 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature