A Whole-child, whole-family approach to health assessments for asylum-seeking children

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Sanchez Clemente, N; Cinardo, P; Ward, A; Longley, N; Harkensee, C; Eisen, S (2022) A Whole-child, whole-family approach to health assessments for asylum-seeking children. BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN, 6 (1). ISSN 2399-9772 https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001575
SGUL Authors: Sanchez Clemente, Nuria

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjpo-2022-001575

Abstract

In 2020, 21% of people who sought asylum in the UK were children. This population has complex interconnecting health and social needs. Assessment requires a holistic approach, with consideration of physical and mental health in addition to social and developmental well-being, within the whole family group. A trauma-informed life-cycle and intergenerational care approach is important. This article, aimed at all health professionals who may work with asylum-seeking families, outlines the best practice principles for undertaking health assessments in migrant children and young people.

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Keywords:

Adolescent Health

SGUL Research Institute / Research Centre:

Academic Structure > Infection and Immunity Research Institute (INII)

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BMJ PAEDIATRICS OPEN

ISSN:

2399-9772

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