If the new arrivals live separately, however, as in refugee camps or culturally isolated neighborhoods, it may be necessary to build new services specifically for them. Camps for refugees and internally displaced persons present a special case. Providing good services in such circumstances can be difficult because camps are intended to be temporary and indeed should disappear as soon as possible. Still, many camps last for years and thus should become equipped to meet a range of reproductive health care needs. In places where residence permits are required, migrants without them are not eligible for government-provided services.
Some countries provide refugees living in the community with access to local health care.
Differences and change. Some migrant groups adapt quickly to new situations, while others continue to speak their own language and retain their cultural identity for many years. Attitudes are more positive in urban areas, where most people prefer to have smaller families. Many refugees and displaced persons and some migrant groups are vulnerable to abuse and may have experienced trauma during their move. Female refugees, especially those who are unaccompanied by a male, fare worst.