Impact of COVID-19 on Resettled Refugees.
review · Level V
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 33516424.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1016/j.pop.2020.10.001 and PMC identifier 7538065.
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Abstract
Refugees are among the world's most vulnerable people, and COVID-19 presents novel threats to their well-being. Suspension of resettlement prolongs persecution for those accepted but not yet relocated to a host country and delays family reunification. For new arrivals, pandemic-related modifications to resettlement services impair smooth transitions. Refugees are additionally more vulnerable to economic hardship, COVID-19 infection, and mental illness exacerbations. Communication barriers make telehealth access uniquely difficult, and children lose the school environment that is essential for their adaptation in a new country. Providers can mitigate pandemic-related harms by assessing barriers, disseminating information, and advocating for inclusive policies.
Medical subject headings
- COVID-19
- Refugees