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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
17/01/2012 - 12:42
Short Answer

Yes.

Qualitative Info

As a study(1) pointed out, Roma women  - because of poor infrastructure, including public transportation, segregation, low-income, prejudice and discriminative treatment etc. - might face difficulties when accessing health care services. The result of the study are cited in the 'Analysis' part of the Social Inclusion National Strategy. (2)

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(1) Neményi, Mária: Poverty- Ethnicity-Health (Szegénység – etnicitás – egészség), Budapest, Újmandátum Kiadó 2005. pp. 136–147.

(2) 'Nemzeti társadalmi felzárkózási stratégia – mélyszegénység, gyermekszegénység, romák (2011–2020)', available at:  http://romagov.kormany.hu/download/9/e3/20000/Strat%C3%A9gia_1sz_mell%C3%A9klet_Helyzetelemz%C3%A9s.pdf (last accessed: 22.02.2012)

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Groups affected/interested Roma & Travelers
Type (R/D)
Key socio-economic / Institutional Areas Health and social protection
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