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Displacement and Disease: HIV Risks and Healthcare Gaps Among Refugee Populations
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Abstract:
Forced displacement exacerbates health vulnerabilities, particularly regarding
HIV prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Refugees often experience heightened exposure
to HIV due to precarious living conditions, sexual violence, and healthcare access
barriers. Background: Structural inequalities, legal precarity, and stigma hinder HIV care
for refugees, especially in resource-limited settings. Excluded from national health
prog0rams, refugees often depend on underfunded humanitarian aid. Cultural stigma,
limited awareness, and mobility constraints further heighten their vulnerability. Methods:
This study draws on a review of peer-reviewed articles, policy documents, and case studies
from refugee-hosting countries. It examines healthcare access, service provision gaps,
and policy responses to HIV among displaced populations. Results: The article highlights
systemic barriers to HIV services, including inadequate testing, inconsistent treatment
availability, and cultural barriers to care. Policy frameworks often fail to integrate refugees
into national HIV programs, exacerbating health disparities. Conclusions: The exclusion
of refugees from national healthcare, compounded by stigma and mobility constraints,
deepens health disparities and heightens HIV transmission risks. Without targeted
interventions and inclusive health systems, refugees face disproportionate HIV-related
morbidity, endangering broader public health in host communities.
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Date:
2025-05-06
Authors:
Ullah, AKM Ahsan
Publisher:
MDPI
