„Migrant and minority health” – an innovative discipline in the field of public health Cover Image

„Здраве на мигрантите и малцинствата” – новаторска дисциплина в сферата на общественото здраве
„Migrant and minority health” – an innovative discipline in the field of public health

Author(s): Mariela Kamburova
Subject(s): Social Sciences, Sociology, Migration Studies
Published by: Издателство на Медицински университет “Проф. д-р П. Стоянов“ - Варна
Keywords: migrant health; minority health; public health; education

Summary/Abstract: The aim of the report is to present the innovative “Migrant and minority health” curriculum for bachelors and masters of public health. The training presents the most important migrants` social and health problems and the impact of migrants’ health status on public health. The lecture course presents the main challenges facing the health system regarding the health of the main minority groups, in particular, the Roma as a predominant ethnic minority in Bulgaria and Europe. The course enables public health professionals to acquire knowledge regarding the international situation, critical assessment skills and the ability to implement appropriate strategies to address specific health problems among migrants and minorities.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 24-26
  • Page Count: 3
  • Language: Bulgarian