Publications by authors named "Ziad Zahoui"

Background: Paediatric heart failure poses life-long, burdensome symptoms for the health care system and families. Diagnosis and discharge are stressful and anxiety-provoking for caregivers. They face uncertainty about their child's health and become responsible for administering complex care in the home.

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In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, asylum seekers, refugees, and foreign-born migrants are more likely to suffer from physical, mental, and socioeconomic consequences owing to their existing vulnerabilities and worsening conditions in refugee camps around the world. In this scenario, the education of migrants and newcomers about immunization is critical to achieving health equity worldwide. Globally, it is unclear whether government vaccination policies are prioritizing the health information needs of migrants.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to evaluate how acceptable and accessible the COVID-19 vaccine is among global migrants, and how many actually get vaccinated.
  • A rapid review of 1,186 articles resulted in 10 relevant studies, showing that most migrants had low acceptance and uptake of the vaccine, facing various barriers to access, such as technological issues.
  • The findings suggest a need for improved strategies in practice and policy to enhance vaccination rates among migrant populations and provide recommendations for further research.
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