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Migration as a livelihood strategy in Ethiopia: fallacy or reality?
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of migration on the livelihoods of Ethiopians. It is widely acclaimed that migration has positive effects on livelihoods. This paper investigates whether this claim is a fallacy or a reality. Can migration be conceptualized as a strategy for livelihood enhancement? Although Ethiopia has a large number of migrants both internally and externally, this paper focuses on the impact of external migration on the livelihoods of Ethiopian migrants and their families. Design/methodology/approac...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - July 2, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Integrated behavioral health care for Karen refugees: a qualitative exploration of active ingredients
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the “active ingredients” of integrated behavioral health care (IBHC) from the perspective of Karen refugee participants in an IBHC intervention. Design/methodology/approach This paper is based on in-depth, semi-structured interviews with participants (n=40) who have received an IBHC intervention f or one year. These qualitative data are supplemented by descriptive quantitative data from those same participants. Findings This research suggested that IBHC increased awareness and access to behavio...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - June 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Predictors of mental health among Angolan migrants living in Portugal
This study shed some light on the predictive factors of mental health problems a mong adult Angolan immigrants in Portugal, a previously neglected group of migrants in the research literature. Adding to existing knowledge on the mental health outcomes of migration, the findings suggest that, for this group, sociocultural adaptation, perceived discrimination and loneliness were t he main predictors of psychological problems, rather than demographic factors. This evidence may be useful in the development of psychosocial interventions and policy to support Angolan migrants in their adaptation to Portuguese culture. (Source: I...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - June 7, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Migrant workers ’ (non)belonging in rural British Columbia, Canada: storied experiences of Marginal Living
This study is also the first to examine this topic within this particular region (the rural BC interior). These findings can provide a starting point for improved program planning to address challenges faced by TMAWs in rural Western Canada. Further, they expand the understanding of concepts such as partial citi zenship and structural exclusion as they apply in the day-to-day realities of migrant workers in rural BC. (Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care)
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - May 24, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Parental health-related quality of life, depression and stress among low-income immigrants
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose Little is known about low-income immigrant parents ’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) associated with their parenting. The purpose of this paper is to examine low-income immigrant parents’ HRQoL, depression and stress. Design/methodology/approach In the spring of 2015, English speaking and Spanish speaking low-income uninsured immigrant parents utilizing a free clinic (N=182) completed a self-administered survey using standardized measures of parental HRQoL, stress and depression. Findings Immigrant parents’ HRQoL related to ...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - May 21, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Recognising forced migrants in transnational social work
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose Nation states ’ neoliberal policies do not regard asylum seekers and undocumented migrants as deserving of a good life. Social work in welfare states is highly connected to the policies of nation states. There is a need to address theories in social work that have a transnational focus at the local level. Axel Honneth’s recognition theory enables an approach to forced migration from the direction of personal relations and personhood itself. The core idea is that if people cannot gain recognition, this causes harm to their self-realisat...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - April 18, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

Prevalence and determinants of food insecurity in migrant Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean households in Ottawa, Canada
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Ahead of Print. Purpose Food insecurity (FI) is an important social determinant of health and is linked with higher health care costs. There is a high prevalence of FI among recent migrant households in Canada. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the prevalence of FI in Sub-Saharan African and Caribbean migrants in Ottawa, and to explore determinants of FI in that population. Design/methodology/approach A cross-sectional study was conducted among 190 mothers born in Sub-Saharan Africa or the Caribbean living in Ottawa and having a child between 6 and 12 yea...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - April 10, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research

One of the family? Familial and professional relationships between migrant live-in caregivers and their employers
This study provides useful insight into the development of knowledge on relationships between live-in caregivers and employers. (Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care)
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - March 26, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: research