Citizenship and diversity in health: needs and strategies in the promotion of equity healthcare

Authors

  • Beatriz Padilla Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CIES-IUL). Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Sónia Hernández-Plaza Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CIES-IUL). Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Cláudia de Freitas Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CIES-IUL). Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Erica Masanet Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CIES-IUL). Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Cristina Santinho Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CIES-IUL). Lisboa, Portugal.
  • Alejandra Ortiz Centro de Investigação e Estudos de Sociologia, Instituto Universitário de Lisboa (CIES-IUL). Lisboa, Portugal.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.25758/set.924

Keywords:

Citizenship, Diversity, Health, Inequalities, Immigration

Abstract

This article introduces the concept of citizenship and its achievement in the field of health in contexts of diversity. It conjugates findings from several qualitative research projects illustrating some strategies conceived by the State and civil society in response to changes brought about by international migrations. Thus, we identify the population’s needs, barriers to accessing health services, the main sources of inequalities and inequities, and some strategies developed to promote equity in health, highlighting the importance of both cultural and socio-economic issues. 

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2013-11-30

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Citizenship and diversity in health: needs and strategies in the promotion of equity healthcare. (2013). Saúde & Tecnologia, Suplemento, e57-e64. https://doi.org/10.25758/set.924