Results of Viral Hepatitis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening in Afghan Irregular Migrants: A Crosssectional Study (2011-2019)

Karaşahin, Emine Füsun; Karaşahin, Ömer; Kalkan, İrem Akdemir

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“…There was evidence of improved knowledge about vaccines having the potential to increase vaccine uptake [ 53 ]. For migrants, the point of entry and holding level in the arrival country were considered optimal timing and settings for vaccination [ 47 , 59 ]. Having pragmatic approaches such as clear policy, national programmes and using educational institutions, such as schools, to administer vaccines, were considered a positive factor for increased vaccine coverage [ 73 , 74 , 109 , 113 ].…”

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Access to Vaccination among Disadvantaged, Isolated and Difficult-to-Reach Communities in the WHO European Region: A Systematic Review

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Vaccination has a significant impact on morbidity and mortality. High vaccination coverage rates are required to achieve herd protection against vaccine-preventable diseases. However, limited vaccine access and hesitancy among specific communities represent significant obstacles to this goal. This review provides an overview of critical factors associated with vaccination among disadvantaged groups in World Health Organisation European countries. Initial searches yielded 18,109 publications from four databases, and 104 studies from 19 out of 53 countries reporting 22 vaccine-preventable diseases were included. Nine groups representing the populations of interest were identified, and most of the studies focused on asylum seekers, refugees, migrants and deprived communities. Recall of previous vaccinations received was poor, and serology was conducted in some cases to confirm protection for those who received prior vaccinations. Vaccination coverage was lower among study populations compared to the general population or national average. Factors that influenced uptake, which presented differently at different population levels, included health service accessibility, language and vaccine literacy, including risk perception, disease severity and vaccination benefits. Strategies that could be implemented in vaccination policy and programs were also identified. Overall, interventions specific to target communities are vital to improving uptake. More innovative strategies need to be deployed to improve vaccination coverage among disadvantaged groups.

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“…Another study of 500 refugees presenting to clinics in Pakistan reported prevalence of 9.17%, over 70% of participants were male 48 . Another study of over 9100 Afghan asylum seekers detained in Turkey reported a prevalence of 5.5%, almost 90% were male 49 …”

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“… 48 Another study of over 9100 Afghan asylum seekers detained in Turkey reported a prevalence of 5.5%, almost 90% were male. 49 …”

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“…48 Another study of over 9100 Afghan asylum seekers detained in Turkey reported a prevalence of 5.5%, almost 90% were male. 49 Three studies reported prevalence amongst IDPs in Pakistan, ranging from <1% to >20%. Prevalence of 4.5% was reported amongst 1000 IDPs in North Wazirstan Agency, Pakistan.…”

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“…10 IDPs are defined as 'persons or groups of persons who have been forced or obliged to flee or to leave their homes or places of habitual residence… and who have not crossed an internationally recognized state border'. 11 The health needs of refugees are significant and include communicable diseases, [12][13][14][15] vaccine-preventable diseases, 15,16 mental health conditions, 17 sexual and reproductive health issues 15,18 and micronutrient deficiencies. 12 Refugees have often experienced conflict, poverty, discrimination or exclusion from health care and education and may face difficulty accessing health services as well as lower health literacy, cultural and language barriers.…”

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Prevalence of hepatitis B virus amongst refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A systematic review

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Around 290 million people worldwide are living with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). 1,2 Untreated, CHB can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and causes over 800,000 deaths worldwide each year, but only 10% of people are diagnosed and 22% receiving treatment. 2 Virtually all people with CHB are in low-and middle-income countries (LMIC) 3 with 20 countries accounting for 75% of infections. 4 The highest prevalence occurs at in the WHO Western Pacific Region at 6.2% and the WHO African region at 6.1% and varies on national and subnational levels. 3 Transmission occurs through exposure to infected blood or bodily fluids; vertical transmission from mother to child at birth is an important cause of infection in LMIC. 5 The World Health Assembly in 2016 adopted a goal to eliminate hepatitis B as a public health problem by 2030. 6 This was defined as 90% reduction in incidence and 65% reduction

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Results of Viral Hepatitis and Human Immunodeficiency Virus Screening in Afghan Irregular Migrants: A Crosssectional Study (2011-2019)

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Access to Vaccination among Disadvantaged, Isolated and Difficult-to-Reach Communities in the WHO European Region: A Systematic Review

Access to Vaccination among Disadvantaged, Isolated and Difficult-to-Reach Communities in the WHO European Region: A Systematic Review

Prevalence of hepatitis B virus amongst refugees, asylum seekers and internally displaced persons in low‐ and middle‐income countries: A systematic review

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