Migrant Women in Greece: Cultural Diversities and Health Care

Abstract

Greek society is in a transition period, because it has become host to nearly a million immigrants in less than a decade. The increasing inflow and settlement of migrants and refugees with diverse socio‐economic and socio‐cultural backgrounds have led to a growing need for services that will meet the needs of migrant populations. The country has to adapt to the demands of a multi‐cultural society, and at this stage the health sector ‐ and more specifically health practitioners ‐ appear to lack awareness of the complex needs of these populations, particularly the cultural diversity among migrant women and the crucial role of health staff in promoting integration of these social groups. This paper will discuss the challenges faced by health care providers in Greece and a pilot intervention in Greek hospitals to address cultural diversity for women.

Citation

Ioannidi‐Kapolou, E. (2007), "Migrant Women in Greece: Cultural Diversities and Health Care", International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. 3 No. 3, pp. 42-50. https://doi.org/10.1108/17479894200700017