This salient volume surveys the state of access to primary care and preventive health services
by migrants refugees and asylum seekers across Europe. Experts in public health and allied
fields identify obstacles to healthcare interventions for migrants including costs legal
status health-related behaviors and beliefs and cultural and language barriers. The book
includes the latest data concerning access to specific preventive services (e.g. vaccinations
colorectal screenings) specific issues of women and sexual minorities and the potential for
health promotion in prevention. Best practices for improving access are outlined as a basis for
public health and policy directives toward reducing health disparities between migrant and
native populations. Among the topics covered: Access to medical examination for prevention
among migrants Access and barriers to infant vaccinations female cancer screening and
colorectal screening among migrant populations Provision and policy gap between the primary and
preventive care required by and the care provided to LGBTQ+ migrants refugees and asylum
seekers. Health related lifestyles and intermediate health conditions of migrants. Quality of
primary healthcare and preventive health services provided to migrants Adaptations of primary
health care for migrants Access to primary health care and policies on migration and health at
a time of economic crisis Dedicated to bridging research and policy gaps in this vital area
Primary Care Access and Preventive Health Services of Migrants is intended for an international
audience of academics researchers policymakers and practitioners in public health and
related disciplines.
