Qualitative study reveals migration direction influences healthcare access for international students, suggesting a need to reconsider social determinants of health.
Abstract Recent research highlights the link between migration and health within the social determinants of health (SDH) framework. However, much of this work focuses on Global South to Global North migration, neglecting other migration patterns. This study examines access to healthcare services among international students in Türkiye within the context of South-South mobility, emphasizing the importance of migration direction in understanding migration as an SDH. Drawing on 25 in-depth interviews, this study provides empirical insights into the intricate dynamics of South-South migration and its impact on access to healthcare services. The findings reveal that migration direction can impact issues such as health financing, health-seeking behaviors, and language and cultural differences. By emphasizing the significance of migration direction, this study broadens the discussion on migration within the SDH framework, and also underscores the need for further research to explore how migration flows in different directions impact health equity and outcomes.
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