ArticleBMC health services research2024
Barriers of Ukrainian refugees and migrants in accessing German healthcare.
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- Cocreating a Digital Patient Preparedness Tool for International Students Accessing Primary Care in Germany: A Convergent Methods Study Within the Health CASCADE Network.JMIR human factors · 2026Article
- Barriers to Cardiovascular and Diabetes Care Among Elderly Rohingya Refugees in Bangladesh: A Qualitative Study of Healthcare Provider Perspectives.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- "Medical refuge - To make you feel at home".Dialogues in health · 2026Article
- From barriers to solutions: a qualitative study of access to HIV and TB care for forced migrants from Ukraine.BMC health services research · 2026Article
- Cultural differences in healthcare: An investigation using cognitive-affective mapping.Global mental health (Cambridge, England) · 2026Article
- Refugee-centered framework for design of digital health interventions: a qualitative study with Ukrainian refugee women in Norway.Frontiers in digital health · 2026Article
- Professional Practice of Ukrainian Doctors in Germany and Poland-Legal and Ethical Considerations.Health care analysis : HCA : journal of health philosophy and policy · 2025Article
- Perspectives of Refugees from Ukraine on Cultural Identity and Health Care Experiences During U.S. Resettlement.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundThis study focused on Ukrainian refugees and migrants, a population that, with an ongoing war, is expected to grow in Germany. Over 1 million Ukrainians with exceptional legal status and access to public insurance in Germany significantly burden governmental services, especially German healthcare. It is thus essential to facilitate their integration into the healthcare system and ensure its proper usage. Identifying the obstacles Ukrainian refugees and migrants encounter while accessing healthcare services is crucial to ease their integration.
methodsA qualitative study was conducted from February 2023 to April 2023. Thirty semi-structured interviews were performed with Ukrainian migrants and refugees. The interviews were transcribed verbatim, organized, and categorized. Thematic analysis was performed to identify barriers related to the use of German healthcare services. To assess possible differences in the experiences of Ukrainian refugees and migrants, the responses of these two groups for each topic were analysed separately.
resultsUkrainian migrants and refugees experience similar barriers while accessing German healthcare services. Predominantly, language barriers and a lack of understanding of the German healthcare system posed the main barriers in both groups. Additionally, structural challenges, such as differences in referral processes, appointment scheduling, and consultation duration, presented further challenges.
conclusionThis research study emphasizes the importance of addressing cultural and structural barriers to improve healthcare accessibility and utilization for Ukrainian refugees and migrants in Germany to better facilitate their integration into the healthcare system.
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