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Mazzalai, Elena, Giannini, Dara, Tosti, Maria Elena, D'Angelo, Franca, Declich, Silvia, Jaljaa, Anissa, Caminada, Susanna, Turatto, Federica, De Marchi, Chiara, Gatta, Angela, Angelozzi, Aurora, Marchetti, Giulia, Pizzarelli, Scilla, Marceca, Maurizio |
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Journal of International Migration & Integration; Sep2023, Vol. 24 Issue 3, p1305-1335, 31p |
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The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major impact on migrants and ethnic minorities (MEMs). Socio-economic factors and legal, administrative and language barriers are among the reasons for this increased susceptibility. The aim of the study is to investigate the impact of Covid-19 on MEMs compared to the general population in terms of serious outcomes. We conducted a systematic review collecting studies on the impact of Covid-19 on MEMs compared to the general population in the WHO European Region regarding hospitalisation, intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortality, published between 01/01/2020 and 19/03/2021. Nine researchers were involved in selection, study quality assessment and data extraction. Of the 82 studies included, 15 of the 16 regarding hospitalisation for Covid-19 reported an increased risk for MEMs compared to the white and/or native population and 22 out of the 28 studies focusing on the ICU admission rates found an increased risk for MEMs. Among the 65 studies on mortality, 43 report a higher risk for MEMs. An increased risk of adverse outcomes was reported for MEMs. Social determinants of health are among the main factors involved in the genesis of health inequalities: a disadvantaged socio-economic status, a framework of structural racism and asymmetric access to healthcare are linked to increased susceptibility to the consequences of Covid-19. These findings underline the need for policymakers to consider the socio-economic barriers when designing prevention plans. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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