ArticleInternational journal for equity in health2025
Barriers to healthcare for racialised populations in Europe: a scoping review of reviews.
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- Racism and anti-racism in medical education: a cross-sectional study of Finnish medical students' perspectives.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Mapping Participatory Approaches in Health Care Provision for Older Immigrants in Europe: A Scoping Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2026Review
- Barriers and facilitators to healthcare access among Sub-Saharan African migrants in Europe: A scoping review.PloS one · 2026Article
- Ethnicity, subjective wellbeing, and cardiovascular disease: insights from path and machine learning analyses using data from the UK biobank.BMC public health · 2025Article
- Barriers to healthcare for racialised populations in Europe: a scoping review of reviews.International journal for equity in health · 2025Article
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Abstract
backgroundRacism is a significant barrier to equitable healthcare, yet it remains under-researched in Europe. Barriers across various stages of the healthcare process limit the equitable realisation of the right to health for racialised populations. This review synthesises existing literature on the barriers to healthcare faced by racialised populations in Europe.
methodsWe conducted a scoping review of reviews to identify barriers to healthcare for racialised populations in Europe. We systematically searched across four databases (PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and PsycINFO) for review articles published from January 2010 to September 2024. We obtained data from 30 eligible reviews and classified them according to the dimensions of healthcare access.
resultsOur review identified multiple, interrelated barriers across the dimensions of availability, accessibility, acceptability, and quality. Key barriers include insufficient interpretation and intercultural mediation services, complex and restrictive administrative procedures, economic costs, and cultural insensitivity in clinical practices. Racialised individuals also reported experiencing interpersonal racism and stereotypes, which affected their healthcare experiences and outcomes. The review highlights a significant lack of cultural competence among healthcare professionals, as well as inadequate adaptation of services to meet the needs of diverse populations. Additionally, we identified legal and administrative barriers, particularly for undocumented migrants, as crucial obstacles.
conclusionsOur findings underscore the need for systemic changes to address the structural racism that limits equitable access to European healthcare systems. There is a critical need for racism-reflexive healthcare, with culturally competent healthcare services, improved training for healthcare professionals, and resources adapted to the needs of a diverse population. Additionally, research should focus on the experiences of racialised populations in under-researched settings, such as primary care, as well as on racialised populations beyond the most vulnerable. This review calls for health policies that ensure the effective exercise of the right to health for all individuals, regardless of their racial or ethnic background.
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