ArticleAfrican journal of primary health care & family medicine2024
Migration and primary healthcare in sub-Saharan Africa: A scoping review.
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- Mapping the evidence on factors influencing postpartum contraception among sub-Saharan African immigrant and refugee women in the United States: a scoping review.Reproductive health · 2026Article
- Crossing borders, facing barriers: a rights-based narrative review of HIV care access among African migrants living with HIV.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- Migration corridors in Africa and access to health services: Current challenges and a path forward for research and practice.Journal of public health in Africa · 2026Article
- Oral health knowledge and practices of women with children who are internally displaced, refugees, and migrants in Nigeria: a cross-sectional study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Migrants' Experiences of Accessing Primary Care in Emfuleni Municipality, South Africa.Journal of primary care & community healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundMigration in Africa is increasing and driven by a variety of inter-related socio-economic, conflict and climate-related causes. Primary healthcare (PHC) migration on PHC service will be in the forefront of responding to the associated health issues.
aimThis study aimed to review the literature on the effect of migration on PHC service delivery in Africa and the challenges facing migrants in accessing PHC.
methodA systematic approach (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analysis extension for Scoping Reviews) was applied across six databases and grey literature from African universities (2010 to 2021). Data were extracted and analysed quantitatively and qualitatively.
resultsA total of 3628 studies were identified and 50 were included. Most studies were descriptive or used mixed methods. Publications came from 25 countries, with 52% of studies from South Africa, Uganda and Kenya. Most migrants originated from Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Somalia. Population health management for migrant communities was challenging. Migration impacted PHC services through an increase in infectious diseases, mental health disorders, reproductive health issues and malnutrition. Primary healthcare services were poorly prepared for handling displaced populations in disaster situations. Access to PHC services was compromised by factors related to migrants, health services and healthcare workers.
conclusionSeveral countries in Africa need to better prepare their PHC services and providers to handle the increasing number of migrants in the African context.Contribution: The review points to the need for a focus on policy, reducing barriers to access and upskilling primary care providers to handle diversity and complexity.
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