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The study aims to explore barriers immigrant populations face in accessing and utilizing healthcare services.

February 28, 2026CureusOpen Access

Barriers to Healthcare Access and Utilization Among Immigrants in Host Countries: A Systematic Review of Qualitative and Quantitative Evidence

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The study aims to explore barriers immigrant populations face in accessing and utilizing healthcare services.
Systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies following PRISMA 2020 guidelines.
Literature searched from multiple databases including PubMed/MedLINE and Cochrane Library from 2005 to 2023.
Inductive thematic analysis was applied to synthesize findings from included studies.
Three main barriers identified: limited transcultural competence, language barriers, and discrimination in healthcare.
Cultural incompetence led to communication difficulties and ineffective care.
Language barriers resulted in miscommunication and delayed healthcare access.

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Systematic review identifies barriers to healthcare access in immigrant populations, indicating potential solutions.

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