public health challenges of large-scale migration Flashcards
what is large scale migration
large group of people move in close proximity of a relatively short period of time
what are the drivers of migration, give an example for each. Which do you think has a big role on large scale migration
macro: political, demographic, socio-economical, environmental
meso: land grabbing
micro: education, religion, marital status
biggest role of large scale migration is macro factors
what re pre-departure health risks to large scale migration
- physical and psychological illnesses associated with sociopolitical conflict or violence
- communicable or non-communicable diseases associated with a weak or weakened immune system
- vaccine-preventable diseases
- exploiting and trafficking
what are journey related health risks
land:
sea:
land: trauma, sunburn, hypothermia, heatstroke, sexual violence
sea: drawing, trauma, burns, heatstroke, dehydration, trafficking
what are the health risks after arrival for large-scale migration
communicable diseases, mental health and psychosocial conditions, exacerbation of chronic diseases
what types of diseases are common and uncommon during large scale migration
common: TB, vector born diseases, HIV, Measels, rubella
uncommon, ebola, marbug, lassa, MERS, COVID
what is the impact of migrants health with NCDs
disruption to treatment, degradation of living conditions, loss of access to medication or devices.
how to prepare for arrival of large-scale migrants
- Identifying the context
- Forcasting critical incidents
- Forcasting the health implications of the critical incidents
- Planning for emergency and non-emergency health care needs
- Planning for maternal and infant health needs • Unaccompanied minors
- Planning for psychosocial support
