Understanding access to professional healthcare among asylum seekers facing gender-based violence: a qualitative study from a stakeholder perspective

Rodella Sapia, Mirjam; Wangmo, Tenzin; Dagron, Stéphanie; Elger, Bernice Simone

doi:10.1186/s12914-020-00244-w

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Understanding access to professional healthcare among asylum seekers facing gender-based violence: a qualitative study from a stakeholder perspective

ContributorsRodella Sapia, Mirjam; Wangmo, Tenzin; Dagron, Stéphanie

; Elger, Bernice Simone

Published inBMC International Health and Human Rights, vol. 20, no. 25

Publication date2020

Abstract

When it comes to gender-based violence (GBV), migrant women and girls represent the most vulnerable group. GBV can happen at any stage of migrants' flight and/or during the asylum process. It has severe consequences on their life and health. Victims therefore need timely access to healthcare. This study explores the context GBV victims face when they seek refuge in Switzerland.

Keywords

Access to healthcare
Gender-based violence
Legal framework
Women asylum seekers
Women's rights

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Citation (ISO format)

RODELLA SAPIA, Mirjam et al. Understanding access to professional healthcare among asylum seekers facing gender-based violence: a qualitative study from a stakeholder perspective. In: BMC International Health and Human Rights, 2020, vol. 20, n° 25. doi: 10.1186/s12914-020-00244-w