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Is there evidence that migrant or minority women are particularly vulnerable in accessing and receiving effective health care services?

Code:
RED93
Key Area:
Health And Social Protection
Strand(s):
Discrimination
13/01/2012 - 17:05
Short Answer

There is no sufficient data to provide a definite answer.

Qualitative Info

According to the report “Health and the Roma Community, Analysis of the situation in Europe: Preliminary Report on Bulgaria 2009”, Roma women are not in vulnerable position regarding reproductive healthcare services. A total of 69% of Roma women at the age of 16 and above have been to preventive check-ups.

According to Research of the Rights of Migrants in Bulgaria from a Human Rights Perspective, Bulgarian Helsinki Committee 2006, 60 % of Migrant women are registered at a General Physician’s office.

Data
Groups affected/interested Migrants, Refugees, Ethnic minorities
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Health and social protection
External Url http://www.gitanos.org/upload/87/58/BULGARIA-final-baja.pdf
Situation(s)
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