March 31, 2020
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Divya Mishra et al explore the interpretation of vulnerability and cumulative disadvantage among unaccompanied minors in Greece. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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Concepción Fernandez Estívariz et al report that Rohingya children aged 1-6 years have immunity gaps to all polio serotypes and should be targeted by future campaigns for catch up immunisation. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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In a cross-sectional study, Leora R. Feldstein and colleagues investigate vaccination coverage and seroprevalence among forcibly-displaced Rohingya children in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh in 2018. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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In a cross-sectional analysis, Gayathri S. Kumar and colleagues assess the health of Special Immigrant Visa holders from Iraq and Afghanistan after arrival into the United States. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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Randall Kuhn and colleagues study the health of male migrants and non-migrants from Matlab, Bangladesh. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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In a study done in South Africa, Hae-Young Kim and colleagues investigate migration and maternal mortality in women with HIV infection. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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In a systematic review and meta-analysis, Jacob Lurie and colleagues evaluate painful gynecologic and obstetric complications of female genital mutilation/cutting. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health
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03/31/2020
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In a cross-sectional population-based survey, Sara E. Casey and colleagues assess contraceptive use among adolescent and young women. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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Danny Hadad et al report the burden of untreated vision impairment among the Rohingya people. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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03/31/2020
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Zeeb and colleagues report the changes in health satisfaction among Syrian refugees before and after migrating to Germany. Part of the Special Issue on Refugee and Migrant Health.
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