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Migrant Health Challenges in Infectious and Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology

A special issue of International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (ISSN 1660-4601). This special issue belongs to the section "Infectious Diseases, Chronic Diseases, and Disease Prevention".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 3132

Special Issue Editors

Prof. Dr. Christian Wejse

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Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Alle 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Interests: global health; tuberculosis; HIV; migrant health
Dr. Tara Ballav Adhikari

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Department of Public Health, Aarhus University, Bartholins Alle 2, 8000 Aarhus, Denmark
Interests: global health; non-communicable diseases; epidemiology; healthcare access

Special Issue Information

Dear Colleagues,

The health challenges faced by migrant populations in the context of infectious and non-communicable disease epidemiology are significant and multifaceted. Migrants often encounter barriers to healthcare access, socio-economic disadvantages and cultural differences, which can exacerbate their vulnerability to diseases. These challenges are further deepened by their mobility, making disease surveillance, prevention and treatment more complex.

This Special Issue aims to gather research and insights that address these critical issues to improve health outcomes for migrant populations. We invite contributions that explore various aspects of migrant health, including but not limited to epidemiological studies on infectious, chronic and mental diseases; healthcare access and utilisation; socio-economic impacts; cultural competency in healthcare delivery and policy responses.

By focusing on these topics, we hope to highlight the urgent need for tailored public health strategies and interventions that can effectively address the unique health challenges faced by migrants in the domain of disease epidemiology. Through this Special Issue, we aim to advance the understanding of disease epidemiology in migrant populations and promote the development of equitable health solutions.

Prof. Dr. Christian Wejse
Dr. Tara Ballav Adhikari
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • migrant health
  • infectious disease epidemiology
  • refugees
  • screening, prevention and treatment
  • vulnerable populations
  • cross-cultural health
  • health disparities
  • healthcare access

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Exploring Stakeholders’ Perceptions of Electronic Personal Health Records for Mobile Populations Living in Disadvantaged Circumstances: A Multi-Country Feasibility Study in Denmark, Ghana, Kenya, and The Netherlands
by Paulien Tensen, Maria Bach Nikolajsen, Simeon Kintu Paul, Princess Ruhama Acheampong, Francisca Gaifém, Frederick Murunga Wekesah, Ulrik Bak Kirk, Ellis Owusu-Dabo, Per Kallestrup, Erik Beune, Charles Agyemang and Steven van de Vijver
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(9), 1363; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22091363 - 29 Aug 2025
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(1) Background: Mobile populations living in disadvantaged circumstances often face disrupted continuity of care due to incomplete or inaccessible health records. This feasibility study explored the perceived usefulness of Electronic Personal Health Records (EPHRs) in enhancing access to and continuity of care for [...] Read more.
(1) Background: Mobile populations living in disadvantaged circumstances often face disrupted continuity of care due to incomplete or inaccessible health records. This feasibility study explored the perceived usefulness of Electronic Personal Health Records (EPHRs) in enhancing access to and continuity of care for mobile populations across Denmark, Ghana, Kenya, and The Netherlands. (2) Methods: A qualitative study using ninety semi-structured interviews, with multi-level stakeholders ranging from policymakers to mobile individuals, recruited through purposive and convenience sampling. Interview guides and analysis were informed by the Technology Acceptance Model (TAM), and analysis by the Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT). (3) Results: Stakeholders highlighted the value of improved medical data sharing and ownership and considered EPHRs promising for enhancing care continuity and efficiency. Key concerns included limited digital and health literacy, and data security and privacy, underscoring the need for education and safeguards against inappropriate data sharing. Due to differences in digital readiness and privacy guidelines, a one-size-fits-all EPHR is unlikely to succeed. (4) Conclusions: EPHRs are considered valuable tools to enhance care continuity and increase patient ownership, but they face technical, structural, and social challenges, including data security and varying levels of digital (health) literacy. Successful implementation requires context-sensitive, co-created solutions supported by strong policy frameworks. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Migrant Health Challenges in Infectious and Non-Communicable Disease Epidemiology)
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IgE and Eosinophilia in Newly Arrived Refugees in Denmark: A Cross-Sectional Study of Prevalence and Clinical Management in Primary Care
by Kamilla Lanng, Rebecca Vigh Margolinsky, Christian Wejse, Per Kallestrup and Anne Mette Fløe Hvass
Int. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2025, 22(2), 180; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph22020180 - 28 Jan 2025
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Refugees have different disease patterns than the population in receiving countries. Furthermore, refugees face barriers to accessing health care services and treatment. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of eosinophilia and elevated IgE levels in refugees and assess the [...] Read more.
Refugees have different disease patterns than the population in receiving countries. Furthermore, refugees face barriers to accessing health care services and treatment. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevalence of eosinophilia and elevated IgE levels in refugees and assess the clinical follow-up. Using a cross-sectional study design, we offered health assessments, including eosinophil count and IgE level measurements, to all newly arrived refugees in a Danish municipality from January 2016 to November 2018. In a subgroup, we assessed the clinical follow-up. The study population consisted of 793 refugees, all of whom had eosinophil counts measured, with 411 also having IgE levels measured. Notably, 48.6% were female and most participants originated from Syria, Eritrea, Iran or Afghanistan, with smaller representation from several other countries. Notably, 6.8% had eosinophilia and 32.1% had elevated IgE levels. Syrian origin was associated with a lower prevalence of both biomarkers, and Eritrean origin with a higher prevalence. In a subgroup of 116 participants with abnormal results, general practitioners brought attention to the elevated levels in 50.9% of the cases, and 31.0% of these received a diagnosis related to the findings. In total, 98.3% (114) of patients in the subgroup had contact with their GP following the health assessment. In refugees, eosinophilia and elevated IgE levels are common conditions, and underlying causes are often not diagnosed, potentially leading to inadequate treatment and worse health outcomes. Full article
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