Katarzyna Henke-Ciążyńska, Iwo Fober, Daniel Munblit, Alice Fabbri, Quinn Grundy, Lisa Bero, Robert J Boyle, Bartosz Helfer
Cross-sectional examination of commercial milk formula industry funding of international, regional and national healthcare professional associations: protocol
BMJ open
influx undocumented migrants asylum seekers lithuania particularly covid19 pandemic presents unique public health challenges study employs social determinants health framework explore healthcare social needs vulnerable population may 2022 carried qualitative study semistructured interviews asylum seekers across four centers lithuania employing purposive snowball sampling techniques selected participants investigation study comprised 21 interviews19 conducted arabic 2 englishwith durations ranging 20 40 min audiorecorded interviews transcribed verbatim subsequently performed thematic analysis using atlasti software process design analysis strictly followed principles thematic analysis outlined braun clarke guaranteeing methodological precision rigor 21 interviews revealed critical insights healthcare access challenges mental health issues social integration barriers faced participants key themes included healthcare needs impact covid19 pandemic social needs aspirations amidst pandemicinduced uncertainty findings highlight multifaceted healthcare social needs asylum seekers juxtaposed significant barriers face access medical services hindered long waiting times financial constraints especially specialized care dental services communication issues medical appointments due language barriers lack genderspecific healthcare access gynecological services exacerbate challenges additionally covid19 pandemic introduces hurdles limited testing isolation measures languagespecific information barriers insufficient social distancing practices mental health emerged critical concern asylum seekers reporting significant stress emotional exhaustion due uncertainty restrictive living conditions social needs extend delayed asylum application processes inconsistent language education opportunities inadequate clothing nutrition lacks cultural sensitivity living conditions characterized overcrowding insufficient facilities restricted freedom movement within asylum seeking centres severely impacts psychological wellbeing underscoring deep longing autonomy better life despite myriad challenges faced study illustrates complex interplay migration health social factors context global pandemic highlights need culturally sensitive healthcare services mental health support structured language education programs offering educational avenues alongside language courses children adults essential fostering social inclusion securing economic prosperity addressing challenge language barriers utmost importance barriers significantly impede undocumented migrants asylum seekers employment opportunities access crucial services findings emphasized immigration health determinant underscored importance inclusive health policies advocacy undocumented migrants asylum seekers rights needs urgent need comprehensive policies practices grounded principles equity compassion human rights additionally advocating practice adaptations culturally sensitive linguistically inclusive responsive unique challenges faced undocumented migrants asylum seekers global migration continues rise findings crucial informing public health strategies social services cater diverse needs vulnerable population