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Health screenings administered during the domestic medical examination of refugees and other eligible immigrants in nine US states, 2014-2016: A cross-sectional analysis.

Clelia PezziDeborah LeeGayathri S KumarBreanna KawasakiLori KennedyJenny AguirreMelissa TitusRebecca FordBlain MamoKailey UrbanStephen HughesColleen PaytonKevin ScottJessica MontourEmily S Jentes
Published in: PLoS medicine (2020)
In this analysis, we observed high rates of screening coverage for tuberculosis, hepatitis B, and HIV during the domestic medical examination and lower screening coverage for mental health. This analysis provided evidence that the domestic medical examination is an opportunity to ensure newly arrived refugees and other eligible populations receive recommended health screenings and are connected to the US healthcare system. We also identified knowledge gaps on how screenings are conducted for some conditions, notably mental health, identifying directions for future research.
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