Date of Award
Spring 2021
Degree Type
Thesis
Department
Public Health
Director of Thesis
Dr. David Simmons
First Reader
Dr. Rajeev Bais
Second Reader
Dr. Rajeev Bais
Abstract
Migrants and refugees are an often-neglected specialized population in the field of healthcare, although making up over 14% of the world’s population.
The following paper examines the current state of migrant healthcare, including but not limited to ease of access, quality of care, and the accompanying stigmatization of immigrants in general. It then analyzes current policies, both national and global, influencing the healthcare of immigrants in both the United States and abroad. Finally, a comparison of migrant healthcare in the United States versus Thailand shows how the current U.S. healthcare system can be improved to better accommodate migrants and refugees.
Research was conducted using peer-reviewed articles, popular sources, government documents, and interviews with professionals working with immigrant populations. Those interviewed include:
- Eduardo Reyes, Manager of the Spanish Catholic Center in Silver Spring, MD, a medical clinic providing services to primarily uninsured Latino immigrants.
- Dr. Christopher Dunford, a physician at the Spanish Catholic Center
First Page
1
Last Page
39
Recommended Citation
Herilla, Meghan, "Limitations and Consequences of Migrant and Refugee Healthcare- An Analysis of the Current State of Migrant Health" (2021). Senior Theses. 457.
https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/senior_theses/457
Rights
© 2021, Meghan Herilla