Migration to and within Europe poses particular issues related to ensuring equitable access to healthcare. Throughout this course, you will gain insight into the root causes and types of migration, the current evidence and state of data in the region, examples of good practice, and how migration health can be studied and new evidence generated and translated into policy and practice.
The course is specifically aimed at public health practitioners, researchers and policymakers, however, healthcare providers and educators may also find the course very useful.
This course - co-developed with policy, academic, clinical and humanitarian actors - is strongly and uniquely positioned to give you the needed skills and knowledge to build a bridge between research and practice. The course was created with the University of Milan in collaboration with the Lancet Migration European hub and support from the 4EU+ Alliance. This course was based on the Series on Addressing Migration and Health Inequity in Europe published in May 2024 in The Lancet Regional Health - Europe.
The learning objectives of this MOOC are fourfold:
1. To understand the typology of migration and forced displacement to and within Europe and the potential effects on health
2. To be aware of the systemic barriers to accessing health services and healthcare facing refugee and migrant populations in Europe
3. To identify good practices for promoting health and access to health services and healthcare for refugee and migrant populations
4. To explain and analyse the ethical challenges surrounding evidence generation for refugee and migrant health
We hope that this course will change your perspectives and improve your knowledge and, ultimately, make your work more evidence-based and equitable for migrants, refugees and other displaced populations.
Enjoy!
In this first module, we dive right into the root causes of migration to and within Europe, asking who, why, and where. We will explore patterns of transitions taken by people on the move and how they impact people's health. Together, we will round the module up by examining key terminologies around migration, going beyond their definitions to discuss their role in shaping how people perceive the challenges and potential solutions around migration, health, and equity.
Introduction to migration: root causes of migration and the various situations•6 Minuten
Political climate surrounding migration in Europe•9 Minuten
Why terminology matters•6 Minuten
Summary of Module 1•2 Minuten
5 Lektüren•Insgesamt 37 Minuten
Course Information•10 Minuten
📢 Important preliminary information: Evaluations and subtitles•5 Minuten
List of acronyms•2 Minuten
Migration to and within Europe: who, why and where?•10 Minuten
Terminology•10 Minuten
3 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 34 Minuten
End of module quiz•18 Minuten
Root causes of migration•10 Minuten
Definitions•6 Minuten
1 App-Element•Insgesamt 4 Minuten
Push and pull factors relating to migration•4 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Share your expectations•10 Minuten
State of health and healthcare provision in Europe
Modul 2•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, our focus is on the status quo of the health risks and the health service delivery that refugees and migrants face in Europe. We are guided by the question: "What do we know about the health of refugees and migrants in Europe?" Building on up-to-date evidence, we explore the key health risks that migrants face and how their impacts shape differences in their health outcomes compared to host populations. This journey will lead us to understand the variability in healthcare provision across Europe and the importance of universal health coverage (UHC) and evidence-based guidelines. Finally, we will walk through where and how to find migrant health data and zoom in on its limitations and existing gaps.
Das ist alles enthalten
8 Videos10 Lektüren5 Aufgaben2 Plug-ins
Infos zu Modulinhalt anzeigen
8 Videos•Insgesamt 66 Minuten
Welcome to Module 2•3 Minuten
Misconceptions about health risks in migrant populations•11 Minuten
What healthcare is provided to undocumented migrants in Europe?•9 Minuten
UHC for undocumented migrants: where are we today?•19 Minuten
Access to immunization and vaccine equity•11 Minuten
Data and data sources in migration and health•6 Minuten
Integration of migrant and refugee data in health information systems in Europe•6 Minuten
Summary of Module 2•3 Minuten
10 Lektüren•Insgesamt 106 Minuten
Health status of migrants in the WHO European Region•10 Minuten
Health consequences of detention and border violence•15 Minuten
UHC for undocumented migrants in the WHO European region•15 Minuten
Mental health services•10 Minuten
Oral health among refugees and asylum seekers•15 Minuten
Ensuring financial protection for migrants•10 Minuten
Immunization of migrants in Europe: a brief summary of policies and practices•10 Minuten
The importance of data and data protection•6 Minuten
Overview of health and data guidelines at European level•10 Minuten
Main actors involved in publishing migrant health guidance at European level•5 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 60 Minuten
End of module quiz•20 Minuten
Health risk misconceptions•10 Minuten
Access to health services and care•8 Minuten
Access to vaccines•10 Minuten
Understanding migrant health data and health information systems•12 Minuten
2 Plug-ins•Insgesamt 9 Minuten
Invisible Suffering of Migrants & Asylum Seekers •6 Minuten
Migrant health data collection - leaving no one behind•3 Minuten
Barriers to health services and healthcare
Modul 3•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this module, we will explore common barriers that migrants, refugees and other displaced populations experience in Europe when it comes to their health. Together we will break these down into distinct categories to better understand the various types of barriers that impact health outcomes and health service utilization. We will deep-dive into some of the most impactful examples of barriers, including the role of European and international legislation and policies, of discrimination, racism, and xenophobia, and of people's health (system) literacy. This module will sharpen our understanding of the existing gaps in Europe which is essential before progressing to our next module on how to best address them.
Das ist alles enthalten
10 Videos6 Lektüren6 Aufgaben1 Plug-in
Infos zu Modulinhalt anzeigen
10 Videos•Insgesamt 75 Minuten
Welcome to Module 3•2 Minuten
Types of barriers•8 Minuten
Barriers to health faced by refugees in Greece•7 Minuten
The right to healthcare: refugees and asylum seekers•10 Minuten
The right to healthcare: undocumented migrants•11 Minuten
Refugee health in Europe•7 Minuten
How do racism and xenophobia affect migrant health in Europe?•10 Minuten
Health system barriers•8 Minuten
Health literacy and illness perception•9 Minuten
Summary of Module 3•3 Minuten
6 Lektüren•Insgesamt 58 Minuten
Impacts of migration on health service access•8 Minuten
European policies•10 Minuten
Discrimination, racism and xenophobia experienced by migrant groups in Europe•10 Minuten
Overview of health system barriers at different entry points•10 Minuten
Health literacy and language barriers•10 Minuten
Illness perception•10 Minuten
6 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 53 Minuten
End of module quiz•20 Minuten
Identifying types of barriers to health•5 Minuten
Legal bariers to health•10 Minuten
Countering discrimination, xenophobia and racism•6 Minuten
Health system barriers•6 Minuten
Health literacy and language barriers•6 Minuten
1 Plug-in•Insgesamt 8 Minuten
Promoting health literacy through community health workers among the refugee population in Malaysia•8 Minuten
Good practices for improving and studying migrant health in Europe
Modul 4•4 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this fourth module, we shift gears by moving from analysing existing challenges to exploring potential solutions towards migration and health equity for all. We will start from exploring the fundamentals of migrant-sensitive and culturally-appropriate care. These themes are then put into practice by following several good practice examples which were selected from a range of actors and contexts in Europe. Through this module, you will not only take away practical tools to addressing these challenges but also - hopefully - an inspiring sense of what is possible when different actors come together to work towards a common goal.
Culturally appropriate care and language•15 Minuten
Integrated care•5 Minuten
Good practices for immunization•10 Minuten
The importance of CSOs for promoting and protecting refugee and migrant health in Europe•7 Minuten
Health education in refugee camps: the work of InZone•3 Minuten
The role of health professionals•9 Minuten
Primary care provision: a specialised department in Geneva•10 Minuten
Norway: integration for health projects as a way to reduce health inequalities among migrants•8 Minuten
Summary of Module 4•3 Minuten
8 Lektüren•Insgesamt 80 Minuten
Migrant-sensitive healthcare•10 Minuten
Priority setting and migration health policies in Europe•5 Minuten
Catch-up vaccination•10 Minuten
Overview of the various roles of CSOs•10 Minuten
Good practices for health professionals•10 Minuten
Sexual violence in migration•15 Minuten
Role of peer support for Hepatitis C elimination•10 Minuten
Cultural competency training in higher education•10 Minuten
5 Aufgaben•Insgesamt 40 Minuten
End of module quiz•22 Minuten
Migrant-sensitive and culturally appropriate healthcare•4 Minuten
Priority interventions and strategies•4 Minuten
The role of CSOs•4 Minuten
Overcoming obstacles to primary care•6 Minuten
1 Diskussionsthema•Insgesamt 10 Minuten
Reflection: share a good practice example from your country or work•10 Minuten
1 Plug-in•Insgesamt 15 Minuten
Volunteers in Poland: a good practice shared by UNHCR•15 Minuten
Research, evidence, and better science
Modul 5•3 Stunden abzuschließen
Moduldetails
In this final module, our focus shifts forward to actionable evidence-based practice and policies. Together, we will consider the role of data and research in informing all our actions as practitioners, policymakers, or researchers. We will explore some of the notable initiatives and data platforms. Finally, we will explore ways to translate evidence into practice, including through the use of participatory research methods. Throughout this module, we tie together the content and skills covered in this MOOC and provide a positive outlook to the future.
Founded in 1559, the University of Geneva (UNIGE) is one of Europe's leading universities. Devoted to research, education and dialogue, the UNIGE shares the international calling of its host city, Geneva, a centre of international and multicultural activities with a venerable cosmopolitan tradition.
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