A qualitative descriptive study conducted in Italy assessed the health needs of migrants, asylum seekers, and refugees (ASRs) from their perspective, by holding focus groups with them.
A number of bio-psycho-social health needs emerged. As far as mental health, depression, stress, anxiety, and overthinking were the most common disorders.
Commenting on the findings, the authors report that: “ASRs present vulnerabilities and specific health needs, and the health care system is not always able to guarantee access or to respond to these needs” and suggest a reorganization of service with “a more detailed output analysis of the target population needs, together with the use of cultural mediation, peer-to-peer education, and support, and the training of health professionals”.
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