Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection represents a significant global health threat, accounting for
300 million chronic infections and up to 1 million deaths each year. HBV disproportionately …

Background People on the move, including international migrants, may face health
inequities that expose them to a higher risk for HIV than native-born populations. We …

The number of people on the move internationally is increasing, and a sizable number of
these individuals are migrating through and to the WHO European Region. The UN …

Abstract Background In 2011 Norway granted undocumented women the right to antenatal
care and to give birth at a hospital but did not include them in the general practitioner and …

Immigrants have difficulties in the use of essential health services such as vaccinations.
Vaccine uptake among pregnant immigrant women is very low. The aim of the study was to …

Background Despite equality and quality being the core of good healthcare, racial and
ethnic inequalities continue to persist. Racialized groups, including racialized migrant …

Background In the context of increased global mobility, it is fundamental to understand
migrants' needs and how governments can ensure equal health opportunities for both …

Background Irregular legal status is a recognized health risk factor in the context of
migration. However, undocumented migrants are rarely included in health surveys and …

This five-year cross-sectional study mapped the prevalence of several known risk factors for
adverse perinatal outcomes in asylum-seeking women in The Netherlands. Characteristics …

Background The WHO's global hepatitis strategy aims to achieve viral hepatitis elimination
by 2030. Migrant children and pregnant persons represent an important target group for …