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Asylum seekers' perspectives on vaccination and screening policies after their arrival in Greece and The Netherlands.
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9 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A systematic review of barriers and facilitators for hepatitis B and C screening among migrants in the EU/EEA region.Frontiers in public health · 2023Pooled it
- Defining the determinants of vaccine uptake and undervaccination in migrant populations in Europe to improve routine and COVID-19 vaccine uptake: a systematic review.The Lancet. Infectious diseases · 2022Pooled it
- Implementation and Access Gaps in Infectious Disease Screening for Migrants in Europe: A Structured Review with Thematic Synthesis From the ESGITM Group.Annals of global health · 2026Review
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- Use of an application on the measles vaccine for Warao indigenous refugees in Brazil.Revista brasileira de enfermagem · 2024Article
- Defining drivers of under-immunization and vaccine hesitancy in refugee and migrant populations.Journal of travel medicine · 2023Article
- Access to Vaccination among Disadvantaged, Isolated and Difficult-to-Reach Communities in the WHO European Region: A Systematic Review.Vaccines · 2022Review
- Scabies epidemiology in health care centers for refugees and asylum seekers in Greece.PLoS neglected tropical diseases · 2022Article
- Meningococcal infections among refugees and immigrants: silent threats of past, present and future.Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionEurope has been dealing with an increasing number of refugees during the past 5 years. The timing of screening and vaccination of refugees is debated by many professionals, however refugees' perspectives on health issues are infrequently taken into account. In this study, we aimed to investigate asylum seekers' perspectives on infectious diseases screening and vaccination policies. MATERIALS AND
methodsInterviews were conducted in Greece and the Netherlands. Asylum seekers and recently arrived refugees were approached and informed with the help of interpreters; consent forms were acquired. The survey focused on demographic data, vaccination status, screening policies and prevention of infectious diseases.
resultsA total of 61 (43 male, 70.5%) refugees (30 Afghanis, 16 Syrian, 7 Erithrean) were interviewed. Mean age was 35.2 years (SD 13.5) and 50% had received primary or secondary education, while 24.6% received none. Median time after arrival in Greece and the Netherlands was 24 months (IQR 8.5-28). 44 out of 61 (72.1) participants were willing to be vaccinated after arrival in Europe, 26 preferred vaccination and screening to be performed at the point of entry. The need for screening and vaccination was perceived higher amongst participants in Greece (100% vs 43.3%) due to living conditions leading to increased risk of outbreaks.
conclusionParticipants were willing to communicate their perspectives and concerns. Screening and vaccination programs could be more effective when implemented shortly after arrival and by involving asylum seekers and refugees when developing screening and vaccination interventions.
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