Barriers to and Recommendations for Equitable Access to Healthcare for Migrants and Refugees in Aotearoa, New Zealand: An Integrative Review

front page of journal of immigrant and minority health

4 Sep 2023

Kanengoni-Nyatara et al.

The health system in Aotearoa New Zealand is predicated on equity in access to health services as a fundamental objective yet barriers to equitable access for migrant and refugees continue to exist. There is a paucity of studies that synthesise the experiences and realities of migrants, refugees and healthcare providers that hinder access to healthcare and provide recommendations to improve services.

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EQUITY

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DRUGS, DEVICE AND DIAGNOSTICS

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PUBLIC HEALTH

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DIGITAL HEALTH

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TE TIRITI

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