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Impact of COVID-19 on Resettled Refugees #MMPMID33516424
Brickhill-Atkinson M; Hauck FR
Prim Care 2021[Mar]; 48 (1): 57-66 PMID33516424show ga
Refugees are among the world?s most vulnerable people, and COVID-19 presents novel threats to their well-being. Suspension of resettlement prolongs persecution for those accepted but not yet relocated to a host country and delays family reunification. For new arrivals, pandemic-related modifications to resettlement services impair smooth transitions. Refugees are additionally more vulnerable to economic hardship, COVID-19 infection, and mental illness exacerbations. Communication barriers make telehealth access uniquely difficult, and children lose the school environment that is essential for their adaptation in a new country. Providers can mitigate pandemic-related harms by assessing barriers, disseminating information, and advocating for inclusive policies.