Utilisation of Healthcare Services and Medicines by Pakistani Migrants Residing in High Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Thematic Synthesis
| Autor: | Ahsan Saleem, Jasmina Fejzic, Kathryn J. Steadman |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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medicine.medical_specialty Economic growth Prescription Drugs Epidemiology Scopus MEDLINE CINAHL 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Political science Health care medicine Humans Pakistan 030212 general & internal medicine Cultural Competency Socioeconomic status Transients and Migrants business.industry 030503 health policy & services Public health Developed Countries Communication Barriers Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Health Services Pharmaceutical Services Female 0305 other medical science business Inclusion (education) Cultural competence |
| Zdroj: | Journal of immigrant and minority health. 21(5) |
| ISSN: | 1557-1920 |
| Popis: | Migration, as a global phenomenon, gives rise to many challenges for healthcare professionals providing care to migrant populations. Migrants originating from diverse cultural backgrounds have unique beliefs and healthcare needs, and their utilisation of healthcare services and medicines is influenced by a number of factors. This review aims to assess the factors influencing the utilisation of healthcare services and medicines among Pakistani migrants residing in high income countries. The databases searched included PubMed/Medline, Scopus, EMBASE, Web of Science, CINAHL, and IPA. Of the 2566 publications initially obtained, 37 met the inclusion criteria. They included eight countries—the United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Denmark, Norway, Australia, United Arab Emirates and Cyprus. Eight descriptive themes emerged and two analytical constructs were established, as a result of thematic synthesis of included publications. The profile of utilisation of healthcare services and medicines among Pakistani migrants was multifaceted and influenced by their individual circumstances (socioeconomic characteristics; personal beliefs, preferences, and experiences; individual culture and religion; family and friends; and language and communication), and host country characteristics (work environment; healthcare organisation, access and affordability; and health professionals’ education, practices, and preferences). Awareness of population-specific characteristics of migrant communities is important to promote and implement culturally appropriate healthcare practices and service provision. |
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