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Determinants of Wayfinding and Information Access for Migrants in Tunisia: A Study During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Year: 2026

Type: dissertation

Abstract: This study examines the determinants of wayfinding and information access difficulties experienced by Sub-Saharan African migrants in Tunisia during the COVID-19 pandemic. Using survey data from 151 migrants collected in June 2020, we employ ordered probit models to identify key factors associated with these challenges. West African origin significantly reduces the probability of easy wayfinding and information access. The pandemic was associated with a substantial modal shift toward walking and away from shared transport. Daily expenses increased by 17.5% despite reduced mobility. These findings highlight the informational and cognitive barriers faced by migrants, which were exacerbated by the pandemic context.

Source: Findings

DOI: 10.32866/001c.154944

Author: Aymen GHEDIRA

Institution: University of Sousse

Language: English

Topic: Migration, Racism, and Human Rights

Subfield: Health

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $100