Physical Health
Nutrition
Infant and Young Child Feeding in Refugee Situations (UNHCR)- comprehensive guidance on feeding infants and young children in emergency situations, emphasizing multi-sectoral cooperation for improving nutrition
The Importance of Vitamin D in Maternal and Child Health: A Global Perspective (Fiscaletti, Stewart, & Munns)- discusses vitamin D deficiency's impact on learning and physical development, highlighting the necessity of natural light for children in migration
Health Needs of Refugee Children Identified on Arrival in Reception Countries (Baauw et. al.)- systematic review finding high rates of health issues among refugee children, such as anemia and vitamin D deficiency, suggesting critical health interventions.
Personalized Health Care
We Make Them Feel Special: The Experiences of Voluntary Sector Workers Supporting Asylum Seeking and Refugee Women During Pregnancy and Early Motherhood (Balaam et al.)- highlights the positive impact of supportive relationships provided by local stakeholders to pregnant women in migration, enhancing their integration and access to services
Amsterdam Declaration Towards Migrant-friendly Hospitals in an Ethnoculturally Diverse Europe (Ludwig Boltzmann-Institute for the Sociology of Health and Medicine)- case study on hospitals providing migrant-friendly services, including translation and culturally sensitive care, suggesting applications in educational settings
Nurturing Development
Estimates of a Multidimensional Index of Nurturing Care in the Next 1000 Days of Life for Children in Low-Income and Middle-Income Countries (McCoy et.al.)- study showing disparities in access to health, nutrition, and early learning opportunities, emphasizing the need for responsive caregiving
Seven Activities for Helping Guardians Engage with their Newborns (Essary & LeMon)- provides simple activities for engaging with newborns, aiming to enhance early child development and parental bonding
Timely Access to Health Care
Addressing Vulnerability of Pregnant Refugees (Malebranche et.al.)- discusses the economic and health benefits of providing comprehensive support to pregnant refugees, highlighting the risks of delayed treatment
Perinatal Health Outcomes and Care Among Asylum Seekers and Refugees: A Systematic Review of Systematic Reviews (Heslehurst et.al.)- reviews perinatal health challenges and care quality for asylum seekers and refugees, advocating for enhanced healthcare access and quality