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[Migration and health: is segregation inevitable?]
1AOK-Bundesverband, Bonn, Germany. Norbert.Schmacke@bv.aok.de
Gesundheitswesen (Bundesverband Der Arzte Des Offentlichen Gesundheitsdienstes (Germany))
|October 11, 2002
Summary
Migrants face segregation in healthcare systems due to various factors. Addressing this requires realistic migration views and respecting ethnic identity over assimilation.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Migration Studies
Context:
- Migrant-absorbing countries often exhibit segregation and exclusion.
- Healthcare systems are not immune to these exclusionary practices, hindering humanitarian objectives.
Purpose:
- To explore the reasons behind the tendency to segregate migrants within healthcare.
- To analyze the role of migration perceptions and integration misunderstandings.
Summary:
- Reasons for segregation include anti-migration sentiments, cultural misunderstandings, fear of diseases, and rising healthcare costs.
- Misconceptions about migrant integration processes contribute significantly to exclusionary practices.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for a realistic global migration perspective.
- Advocates for respecting ethnic identity, moving beyond outdated assimilationist concepts.