Revue Medicale Suisse
Volume 8, Issue 345, 2012, Pages 1286-1291

Young and migrants: A multidisicplinary approach in a youth clinic in Geneva [Jeunes avant tout: Travail en réseau avec les jeunes migrants récemment arrivés] (Short Survey)

Meynard A.* , Shehu-Brovina S. , Clinton P. , Haller D.M. , De Santa Ana I. , Narring F. , Von Overbeck Ottino S.
  • a Programme Adolescents et Jeunes Adultes, Département de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Département de Médecine Communautaire et de Premier Recours, Switzerland
  • b Programme Adolescents et Jeunes Adultes, Département de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Département de Médecine Communautaire et de Premier Recours, Switzerland
  • c Programme Adolescents et Jeunes Adultes, Département de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Département de Médecine Communautaire et de Premier Recours, Switzerland
  • d Programme Adolescents et Jeunes Adultes, Département de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Département de Médecine Communautaire et de Premier Recours, Switzerland
  • e Association Appartenances, Boulevard Saint-Georges 72, 1205 Genève, Switzerland
  • f Programme Adolescents et Jeunes Adultes, Département de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Département de Médecine Communautaire et de Premier Recours, Switzerland
  • g Service de Psychiatrie de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, Département de l'Enfant et de l'Adolescent, HUG, 1211 Genève 14, Switzerland, Rue du Conseil-Général 14, 1205 Genève, Switzerland

Abstract

Recent young migrants are a very heterogeneous population with mixed health needs. The global world mortality and morbidity of 12-25 year olds' is mostly related to accidents and other preventable causes or mental disorders. Most severe psychiatric disorders begin in this age group. Adolescence and the migrant status of young people and their families impact on their expression of needs. The adolescent and young adult program of Geneva University Hospitals is a specialized, multidisciplinary integrated team contributing to improve delivery of care through an easy access to care and preventative activities. In collaboration with Geneva's health network it offers a valuable continuity of care in this population.

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Short Survey immigrant human morbidity Adolescent Health Services Health Services Needs and Demand Mental Disorders mental disease Dysmenorrhea health program Humans Adolescent female Ambulatory Care Facilities health care adult migration health care access patient participation Transients and Migrants interdisciplinary communication mortality Switzerland Health Services Accessibility health care delivery
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ISSN: 16609379
Cited by: 1
Original Language: French