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Reducing infectious disease inequities among migrants
Anita E Heywood1, Rogelio López-Vélez2
1Level 3, Samuels Building, School of Public Health and Community Medicine, UNSW Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Journal of Travel Medicine
|November 27, 2018
Summary
Global migration increases infectious disease risks for migrants. Culturally competent care and community engagement are key to improving health access and reducing disparities for migrant populations.
Area of Science:
- Global Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Health Equity
Background:
- International migration is at an all-time high, with migrants facing increased infectious disease risks and poorer health outcomes.
- Barriers to healthcare access for migrants include language, cultural differences, and a lack of inclusive health policies.
- Migrants represent a significant portion of high-income country populations, necessitating targeted health strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review strategies for reducing healthcare access barriers for migrant populations.
- To highlight the importance of health promotion, screening, and culturally competent care.
- To present an effective model of care for immigrant health.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of immigrant health and travel medicine, focusing on infectious disease risks.
- Examination of community and clinic-level strategies to improve healthcare access.
- Case study of the Salud Entre Culturas (SEC) project as a model for care.
Main Results:
- Community-consulted approaches are best practice for health education, promotion, and service delivery to migrants.
- Clinic-level strategies include employing bilingual staff, cultural competence training, using interpreters, and culturally tailored materials.
- Effective care models integrate community engagement and culturally sensitive practices.
Conclusions:
- Multifaceted strategies are essential to enhance access, knowledge, and engagement for migrant health.
- Improved healthcare provider training is crucial for delivering appropriate care to migrant populations.
- Targeted interventions can effectively reduce infectious disease disparities among migrants.
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