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The aim of this course is to analyse the interplay between migration and health, i.e. the phys-ical, mental and social well-being of migrants. Patterns of migratory movement have an impact on individual health as well as on public health and this impact is most apparent when migrant health and public health are understood to include psychological and social factors. The ability of a migrant to integrate into a host society is based on combined mental, physical, cultural and social well-being. Absence of physical ill-health is not by itself sufficient for successful integration in a host society. However, the structural inequalities experienced by migrants have a significant impact on overall health and well-being. Migration health therefore goes beyond the traditional management of diseases among mobile populations and is intrinsically linked with the broader social determinants of health and unequal distribution of such determinants.

Teaching Delivery

Weekly 1-hour lecture and weekly 1-hour tutorial

Indicative Topics

• Migration TheoriesÌý
• Migrant integration and healthcareÌý
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• Migration and Communicable DeseasasÌý
• Social determinants of HealthÌý
• Use and egagement with healthcare systemÌý
• Migration of medical staffÌý

Module Aims and Objectives

Understanding the Concepts of Migration and Health:

• Define and differentiate between various forms of migration (e.g., internal, international, forced, voluntary).Ìý

• Establish a foundational understanding of key health indicators and determinants.Ìý

Analyzing the Impact of Migration on Health:Ìý

• Examine the positive and negative effects of migration on individual and population health.Ìý

• Evaluate how migration patterns influence the prevalence of diseases, mental health, and overall well-being.Ìý

Exploring Social Determinants of Health in Migration: Investigate how socio-economic factors, cultural influences, and legal status affect the health of migrant populations.Ìý

Assessing Healthcare Access and Delivery for Migrants: Evaluate the barriers to healthcare access faced by migrants, including legal, cultural, and economic challenges.Ìý

Examining Global Perspectives on Migration and Health: Investigate case studies and examples from different regions to understand the diversity of migration-health dynamics.Ìý

Synthesizing Knowledge through a final case study:Ìý

• Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios through a final case study. This encourages critical thinking and problem-solving skills in addressing migration-related health challenges.Ìý

• By addressing these learning objectives, participants in the course will gain a comprehensive understanding of the interplay between migration and health, equipping them with the knowledge and insights from a variety of disciplinesÌý

Recommended Readings

Wickramage, K., Vearey, J., Zwi, A.B. et al. Migration and health: a global public health research priority. BMC Public Health 18, 987 (2018). Ìý

Zimmerman C., Kiss L. and Hossain M. (2011) ‘Migration and health: A framework for 21st century policy-making’, PLoS Medicine, vol. 8, no. 5Ìý

Walstein, A (2008) Diaspora and Health? Traditional Medicine and Culture in a Mexican Migrant Community. International Migration.Ìý Volume46, Issue5, December 2008, Pages 95-117Ìý

Chung,V. Polly H. X., Chun Hong Lau, Samuel Y. S. Wong , Eng Kiong YeohÌý and Sian M. Griffiths (2014)Ìý Views on traditional Chinese medicine amongst Chinese population: a systematic review of qualitative and quantitative studies. Health Expect. 2014 Oct;17(5):622-3Ìý