ArticleBMC public health2021
Self-rated health among undocumented and newly regularized migrants in Geneva: a cross-sectional study.
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- Facilitators and barriers of maternal and infant healthcare access for undocumented migrants in the first 1000 days of life: a systematic review of the literature.Sexual and reproductive health matters · 2025Pooled it
- How do social determinants and legal status affect the health of undocumented migrants in France?BMC public health · 2026Article
- Building paths to healthcare: an explorative qualitative study among undocumented mothers experiencing maternal and infant healthcare access in Switzerland.BMJ public health · 2026Article
- Reserves and their role in protecting against anxiety and depressive symptoms among undocumented migrants undergoing regularization.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- Downgraded dreams: Labor market outcomes and mental health in undocumented migration.SSM - population health · 2024Article
- Universal health coverage for undocumented migrants in the WHO European region: a long way to go.The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2024Review
- Working Conditions and Self-Reported Health Among Undocumented and Newly Regularized Migrants in Geneva: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of public health · 2023Article
- Interrupted transit and common mental disorders among migrants in Tijuana, Mexico.The International journal of social psychiatry · 2022Article
- Psychosocial and Sociodemographic Determinants Related to Chronic Diseases in Immigrants Residing in Spain.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2022Article
- Social Integration and Health Among Young Migrants in China: Mediated by Social Mentality and Moderated by Gender.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Burden of infectious diseases among undocumented migrants in France: Results of the Premiers Pas survey.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
- Association Between Residence Status Regularization and Access to Healthcare for Undocumented Migrants in Switzerland: A Panel Study.Frontiers in public health · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundIn Europe, knowledge about the social determinants of health among undocumented migrants is scarce. The canton of Geneva, Switzerland, implemented in 2017-2018 a pilot public policy aiming at regularizing undocumented migrants. We sought to test for associations between self-rated health, proven eligibility for residence status regularization and social and economic integration.
methodsThis paper reports data from the first wave of the Parchemins Study, a prospective study whose aim is to investigate the effect of residence status regularization on undocumented migrants' living conditions and health. The convenience sample included undocumented migrants living in Geneva for at least 3 years. We categorized them into those who were in the process of receiving or had just been granted a residence permit (eligible or newly regularized) and those who had not applied or were ineligible for regularization (undocumented). We conducted multivariate regression analyses to determine factors associated with better self-rated health, i.e., with excellent/very good vs. good/fair/poor self-rated health. Among these factors, measures of integration, social support and economic resources were included.
resultsOf the 437 participants, 202 (46%) belonged to the eligible or newly regularized group. This group reported better health more frequently than the undocumented group (44.6% versus 28.9%, p-value < .001), but the association was no longer significant after adjustment for social support and economic factors (odds ratio (OR): 1.12; 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.67-1.87). Overall, better health was associated with larger social networks (OR: 1.66; 95% CI: 1.04-2.64). This association remained significant even after adjusting for health-related variables.
conclusionAt the onset of the regularization program, access to regularization was not associated with better self-rated health. Policies aiming at favouring undocumented migrants' inclusion and engagement in social networks may promote better health. Future research should investigate long-term effects of residence status regularization on self-rated health.
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