[Migration-sensitive data collection for public health surveillance].
J Butler1, N-J Albrecht, G Ellsässer
1Bezirksamt Mitte von Berlin, BRD. jeffrey.butler@ba-mitte.verwalt-berlin.de
Bundesgesundheitsblatt, Gesundheitsforschung, Gesundheitsschutz
|October 10, 2007
Summary
Official statistics lack data on migrant health and social situations in Germany, potentially leading to inadequate healthcare. This article reviews data sources and suggests improvements for better public health reporting on migrants.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Migration Studies
Context:
- Limited data exists on the health and social status of migrants in Germany within official statistics.
- This data gap hinders effective public health reporting and can result in inappropriate healthcare provision.
- A working group has been addressing this issue since 2003.
Purpose:
- To provide a systematic overview of key data sources for public health reporting on migrants.
- To identify indicators for migration background and social status within these data sources.
- To present best practices in migration-sensitive data collection and offer recommendations for improvement.
Summary:
- The article systematically reviews existing data sources relevant to migrant health and social status in Germany.
- It examines indicators for migration background and social status available in these sources.
- Examples of successful data collection methods at local and national levels are showcased.
Impact:
- Aims to improve the data situation regarding migrant health in Germany.
- Recommendations are based on established practices for recording migration status in epidemiological studies.
- Enhancing data collection can lead to more equitable and effective healthcare for migrant populations.
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