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The Utilisation of Preventive Health Services among Migrants in Italy

Access to and utilization of preventive health services are diversely distributed among immigrants. This paper aims to test the impact of structural, socio-economic, cultural, and contextual factors, and to test whether the acculturation theory holds true for migrants in Italy. Based on the "So...

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Published in:Journal of immigrant & refugee studies 2024-07, Vol.22 (3), p.646-661
Main Authors: Rimoldi, Stefania M. L., Terzera, Laura
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Language:English
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Summary:Access to and utilization of preventive health services are diversely distributed among immigrants. This paper aims to test the impact of structural, socio-economic, cultural, and contextual factors, and to test whether the acculturation theory holds true for migrants in Italy. Based on the "Social Condition and Integration of Foreign Citizens" survey (2011-2012), this paper shows that utilization of preventive health services among immigrants depends on structural characteristics and highlights the relevance of social interactions between foreigners and natives. Finally, the paper concludes that the acculturation model holds true for immigrants in Italy.
ISSN:1556-2948
1556-2956
DOI:10.1080/15562948.2022.2077504