Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol
Abstract Background Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status experience precarious living and working conditions that disproportionately expose them to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the two most populous Canadian provinces (Quebec and Ontario), to reduce the vulnerability fact...
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| author | Lara Gautier Erica Di Ruggiero Carly Jackson Naïma Bentayeb Marie-Jeanne Blain Fariha Chowdhury Serigne Touba Mbacké Gueye Muzhgan Haydary Lara Maillet Laila Mahmoudi Shinjini Mondal Armel Ouffouet Bessiranthy Pierre Pluye Saliha Ziam Nassera Touati |
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| description | Abstract Background Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status experience precarious living and working conditions that disproportionately expose them to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the two most populous Canadian provinces (Quebec and Ontario), to reduce the vulnerability factors experienced by the most marginalized migrants, the public and community sectors engage in joint coordination efforts called intersectoral collaboration. This collaboration ensures holistic care provisioning, inclusive of psychosocial support, assistance to address food security, and educational and employment assistance. This research project explores how community and public sectors collaborated on intersectoral initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the cities of Montreal, Sherbrooke, and Toronto, and generates lessons for a sustainable response to the heterogeneous needs of these migrants. Methods This theory-informed participatory research is co-created with socioculturally diverse research partners (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants without status, employees of community organizations, and employees of public organizations). We will utilize Mirzoev and Kane’s framework on health systems’ responsiveness to guide the four phases of a qualitative multiple case study (a case being an intersectoral initiative). These phases will include (1) building an inventory of intersectoral initiatives developed during the pandemic, (2) organizing a deliberative workshop with representatives of the study population, community, and public sector respondents to select and validate the intersectoral initiatives, (3) interviews (n = 80) with community and public sector frontline workers and managers, municipal/regional/provincial policymakers, and employees of philanthropic foundations, and (4) focus groups (n = 80) with refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings will be used to develop discussion forums to spur cross-learning among service providers. Discussion This research will highlight the experiences of community and public organizations in their ability to offer responsive services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of a pandemic. We will draw lessons learnt from the promising practices developed in the context of COVID-19, to improve services beyond times of crisis. Lastly, we will reflect upon our participatory approach—particularly in relation to the engagement of refugees and asylum seekers in the governance of our research. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-cc4118d80c8d4dae9196e125520c06d02023-06-25T11:32:30ZengBMCHealth Research Policy and Systems1478-45052023-06-0121111310.1186/s12961-023-00991-xLearning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocolLara Gautier0Erica Di Ruggiero1Carly Jackson2Naïma Bentayeb3Marie-Jeanne Blain4Fariha Chowdhury5Serigne Touba Mbacké Gueye6Muzhgan Haydary7Lara Maillet8Laila Mahmoudi9Shinjini Mondal10Armel Ouffouet Bessiranthy11Pierre Pluye12Saliha Ziam13Nassera Touati14School of Public Health, University of MontrealDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of TorontoDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of TorontoSHERPA University Institute, CIUSSS West Central MontrealCentre de recherche et de partage des savoirs InterActions, Université de MontréalSchool of Rehabilitation Sciences, McMaster UniversityUniversité du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue (UQAT)Université du Québec à Montréal (UQÀM)École Nationale d’Administration PubliqueSchool of Public Health, University of MontrealDalla Lana School of Public Health, University of TorontoSchool of Public Health, University of MontrealMcGill UniversityÉcole des Sciences de l’administration, Université TÉLUQÉcole Nationale d’Administration PubliqueAbstract Background Refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status experience precarious living and working conditions that disproportionately expose them to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). In the two most populous Canadian provinces (Quebec and Ontario), to reduce the vulnerability factors experienced by the most marginalized migrants, the public and community sectors engage in joint coordination efforts called intersectoral collaboration. This collaboration ensures holistic care provisioning, inclusive of psychosocial support, assistance to address food security, and educational and employment assistance. This research project explores how community and public sectors collaborated on intersectoral initiatives during the COVID-19 pandemic to support refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the cities of Montreal, Sherbrooke, and Toronto, and generates lessons for a sustainable response to the heterogeneous needs of these migrants. Methods This theory-informed participatory research is co-created with socioculturally diverse research partners (refugees, asylum seekers and migrants without status, employees of community organizations, and employees of public organizations). We will utilize Mirzoev and Kane’s framework on health systems’ responsiveness to guide the four phases of a qualitative multiple case study (a case being an intersectoral initiative). These phases will include (1) building an inventory of intersectoral initiatives developed during the pandemic, (2) organizing a deliberative workshop with representatives of the study population, community, and public sector respondents to select and validate the intersectoral initiatives, (3) interviews (n = 80) with community and public sector frontline workers and managers, municipal/regional/provincial policymakers, and employees of philanthropic foundations, and (4) focus groups (n = 80) with refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status. Qualitative data will be analyzed using thematic analysis. The findings will be used to develop discussion forums to spur cross-learning among service providers. Discussion This research will highlight the experiences of community and public organizations in their ability to offer responsive services for refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of a pandemic. We will draw lessons learnt from the promising practices developed in the context of COVID-19, to improve services beyond times of crisis. Lastly, we will reflect upon our participatory approach—particularly in relation to the engagement of refugees and asylum seekers in the governance of our research.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-023-00991-xRefugeesAsylum seekersMigrants without statusIntersectoral collaborationCommunity organizationsPublic service providers |
| spellingShingle | Lara Gautier Erica Di Ruggiero Carly Jackson Naïma Bentayeb Marie-Jeanne Blain Fariha Chowdhury Serigne Touba Mbacké Gueye Muzhgan Haydary Lara Maillet Laila Mahmoudi Shinjini Mondal Armel Ouffouet Bessiranthy Pierre Pluye Saliha Ziam Nassera Touati Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol Health Research Policy and Systems Refugees Asylum seekers Migrants without status Intersectoral collaboration Community organizations Public service providers |
| title | Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol |
| title_full | Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol |
| title_fullStr | Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol |
| title_full_unstemmed | Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol |
| title_short | Learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees, asylum seekers, and migrants without status in the context of COVID-19 in Quebec and Ontario: a qualitative multiple case study protocol |
| title_sort | learning from intersectoral initiatives to respond to the needs of refugees asylum seekers and migrants without status in the context of covid 19 in quebec and ontario a qualitative multiple case study protocol |
| topic | Refugees Asylum seekers Migrants without status Intersectoral collaboration Community organizations Public service providers |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-023-00991-x |
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