Australian study reveals challenges faced by maternal and child health nurses in caring for refugee families

摘要

As a signatory to the United Nations High Commission for Refugees Convention 1, Australia has a long history of resettling asylum-seeking families and refugees. Access to universal healthcare is available to all refugees with a permanent protection visa and some asylum seekers dependent on visa status, which includes maternal and child health services (MCH). Families from a refugee background face many health issues and challenges of access specific to their legal status. As increasing numbers of refugee families are resettling in Victoria, this research2aims to explore service provision for refugee families in the rural Victorian region from the perspective of MCH nurses and to identify any development needs.