ArticleInternational journal of environmental research and public health2021
A Scoping Review of the Health of African Immigrant and Refugee Children.
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- First-hand experiences of belonging among child refugees and asylum seekers, post-migration: a meta-synthesis.Frontiers in psychology · 2025Pooled it
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- Breastfeeding Duration, Diet, and Sports Engagement in Immigrant Children: A Quantitative Study in the Lisbon Region, Portugal.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Implementation of national recommendations for the care of Ukrainian refugee children in Switzerland: a survey of primary care pediatricians.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
- Social Inequalities and Geographical Distribution in Caries Treatment Needs among Schoolchildren Living in Buenos Aires City: A Cross-Sectional Study.Dentistry journal · 2024Article
- Barriers to mental health service utilization among African immigrants in the United Kingdom: A systematic review.Public health challenges · 2024Review
- Application of the Social Cognitive Theory amid food parenting practices of Black immigrant mothers in the US: A qualitative study.PloS one · 2024Article
- Experiences of Healthcare Providers Who Provide Emergency Care to Migrant Children Who Arriving in Spain by Small Boats (Patera): A Qualitative Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Article
- Black Health in Canada: Protocol for a Scoping Review.JMIR research protocols · 2023Article
- The forms and adverse effects of insecurities among internally displaced children in Ethiopia.BMC public health · 2023Article
- The National and Global Impact of Systemic and Structural Violence on the Effective Prevention, Treatment, and Management of COVID-19 in African or Black Communities: Protocol for a Scoping Review.JMIR research protocols · 2022Article
- International migration and its influence on health.Research in nursing & health · 2022Article
- Inequalities in caries among pre-school Italian children with different background.BMC pediatrics · 2022Article
- Immigrant child health in Canada: a scoping review.BMJ global health · 2022Article
- Psychosocial and Sociodemographic Determinants Related to Chronic Diseases in Immigrants Residing in Spain.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
Migration is a growing phenomenon around the world, including within the African continent. Many migrants, especially African children, face challenges related to health and social inclusion and can face increased health risks. A systematic scoping review of available literature on the health of African migrant children across the globe was conducted to offer insight into these health risks. The review was conducted over a 15-month period from January 2019 to April 2020, yielding 6602 articles once duplicates were removed. This search included electronic databases, reference lists of articles reviewed, and searches of libraries of relevant organisations. A total of 187 studies met the inclusion criteria, of which 159 were quantitative, 22 were qualitative, and 6 used mixed methods. The findings reveal decreased health in this population in areas of nutrition, infectious diseases, mental health, birth outcomes, sexual and reproductive health, physical and developmental health, parasitic infections, oral health, respiratory health, preventative health, endocrine disorders, health care services, and haematological conditions. The findings offer insights into factors influencing the health of African immigrant and refugee children. Further studies, especially qualitative studies, are needed to determine barriers to service access after migration and to investigate other underexplored and overlooked health concerns of African migrant children, including pneumonia and child maltreatment.
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