Background Global migration is at an all-time high with implications for perinatal health.
Migrant women, especially asylum seekers and refugees, represent a particularly vulnerable …

To summarize information obtained from original research about barriers to access of
primary healthcare by Canadian immigrants' and to identify research gaps. Electronic …

Background During the last years, Europe experienced an increase in immigration due to a
variety of worldwide wars and conflicts, which in turn resulted in a greater number of …

Pregnancy is a period of increased vulnerability for migrant women, and access to
healthcare, use and quality of care provided during this period are important aspects to …

This paper provides evidence on (1) refugees' subjective well-being,(2) their access and
barriers to health care utilization and (3) their perception of health care provision in Austria …

Background Immigrant and refugee families form a growing proportion of the Canadian
population and experience barriers in accessing primary health care services. The aim of …

Background Canada's diverse society and its statutory commitment to multiculturalism
means that a synthesis of knowledge related to the healthcare experiences of immigrants is …

Background Refugee women experience higher incidence of childbirth complications and
poor pregnancy outcomes. Resettled refugee women often face multiple barriers accessing …

Purpose The objective was to examine and compare risk factors for postpartum depression
among:(1) recent (≤ 5 years) migrant and Canadian-born women, and (2) refugee, asylum …

Background Migrant women with young children, including asylum seekers and refugees,
have multiple vulnerability factors that put them at increased risk of social isolation and …