Health susceptibility perceptions among Iranian, Afghan and Tajik minorities in three Nordic countries

Health susceptibility perceptions among Iranian, Afghan and Tajik minorities in three Nordic countries Hamed Ahmadinia, Jannica Heinström, Kristina Eriksson-Backa, Shahrokh Nikou International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This research paper aims to delve into the perceptions of health susceptibility among Iranian, Afghan and Tajik individuals hailing from asylum-seeking or refused asylum-seeking backgrounds currently residing in Finland, Norway and Sweden.Semi-structured interviews were conducted between May and October 2022 involving a sample size of 27 participants. An adapted framework based on the health belief model along with previous studies served as a guide for formulating interview questions.Notably influenced by cultural background, religious beliefs, psychological states and past traumatic experiences during migration journeys – before arrival in these countries till settling down – subjects’ perception of health concerns emerged significantly shaped. Additionally impacting perspectives were social standing, occupational status, personal/family medical history, lifestyle choices and dietary preferences nurtured over time, leading to varying degrees of influence upon individuals’ interpretation about their own wellness or illness.Insights garnered throughout the authors’ analysis hold paramount significance when it comes to developing targeted strategies catering culturally sensitive health-...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Source Type: research