The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the refugee population: a rapid review

Author:

Badanta B1,González-Cano-Caballero M2,Fernández-García E3ORCID,Lucchetti G4,de Diego-Cordero R2

Affiliation:

1. Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain

2. Research Group CTS 969 Innovation in HealthCare and Social Determinants of Health, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Seville, Spain

3. Research Group PAIDI-CTS 1050 Complex Care, Chronicity and Health Outcomes, Faculty of Nursing, Physiotherapy and Podiatry, University of Seville, Street Avenzoar 9, 41009 Seville, Spain

4. School of Medicine, Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora, Juiz de Fora, Brazil

Abstract

Aims:This is a rapid review examining the available evidence about the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the refugee population.Methods:A search in the databases such as PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Web of Science was conducted and all relevant original articles, letters, and editorial and policy papers were included.Results:From 208 publications matching the search criteria, 36 were included. These publications were categorized into three distinct domains: Public Health, Policies and Financing, and Technology. Our findings revealed that the situation of the refugee population has worsened during the pandemic. Difficulty accessing healthcare, violation of human rights, lack of access to technology devices, unfavorable government policies, and economic crisis were the most important aspects impacted by COVID-19.Conclusion:Governments, health managers, health professionals, and policy makers should be aware of refugees’ problems during the pandemic to provide immediate solutions.

Publisher

SAGE Publications

Subject

Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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