Annals of Global Health
Implementation and Access Gaps in Infectious Disease Screening for Migrants in Europe: A Structured Review with Thematic Synthesis From the ESGITM Group
Background: Infectious disease screening is widely recommended for migrants in Europe, yet implementation remains inconsistent across countries and settings. While guidance has focused on which infections to screen for, less attention has been paid to how screening is delivered, accessed, and linked to care. This structured review with thematic synthesis aimed to synthesize evidence on implementation gaps, barriers, and facilitators, with particular attention to differences across the migratory cycle. Methods: A st …