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This research aims to explore young rural-urban migrants' perceptions of health and their engagement with health services.

January 2, 2023Global Public HealthOpen Access

Youth migration and access to health services in a trading centre in southern Uganda: A qualitative exploration

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Qualitative exploration reveals barriers to healthcare access among young rural-urban migrants, suggesting implications for community support.

This research aims to explore young rural-urban migrants' perceptions of health and their engagement with health services.
Conducted a qualitative study using thematic analysis.
Performed 18 in-depth interviews with 10 recently migrated young people.
Utilised a purposive sampling method.
Participants mostly perceived a need for care during serious crises.
Social isolation and lack of resources hindered their ability to obtain care.
Barriers included social norms, HIV-related stigma, and healthcare worker attitudes.

Diop et al. (2023) studied this question.

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January 2, 2023Global Public HealthOpen Access

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Qualitative exploration reveals barriers to healthcare access among young rural-urban migrants, suggesting implications for community support.

This research aims to explore young rural-urban migrants' perceptions of health and their engagement with health services.
Conducted a qualitative study using thematic analysis.
Performed 18 in-depth interviews with 10 recently migrated young people.
Utilised a purposive sampling method.
Participants mostly perceived a need for care during serious crises.
Social isolation and lack of resources hindered their ability to obtain care.
Barriers included social norms, HIV-related stigma, and healthcare worker attitudes.

Diop et al. (2023) studied this question.

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