Impact of Covid-19 on the health and wellbeing of persons who migrated to Finland : The MigCOVID Survey 2020-2021

Abstract

This report presents findings from the Impact of the Coronavirus on the Wellbeing of the Foreign Born Population (MigCOVID) Survey on the impact of the Covid-19 epidemic on daily life, health, functioning, psychological wellbeing, and quality of life among persons who have migrated to Finland. The survey was conducted by the Finnish Institute for Health and Welfare (THL) between October 2020 and February 2021. The data collection phase coincided with the second wave of the Covid-19 epidemic in Finland. The information presented in this report can be used for evidence-based development of services and health promotion strategies during and after the Covid-19 epidemic. Furthermore, findings can be used to develop strategies aiming at supporting the health and wellbeing of persons of migrant origin during future crises. Findings are not only highly significant in the Finnish context but are of high relevance for other countries also interested in promoting the health and wellbeing of persons of migrant origin.