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Viable justice: survivors of sexual and gender-based violence and/or torture amongst South Sudanese refugees living in settlements in Northern Uganda
This study argues that what the survivors who participated in this research wanted was “viable justice”. The research was funded by the British Academy and Leverhulme Trust.Using a survivor-focussed justice lens combined with a trauma-informed approach, narrative interviews were held with 41 women and 20 men refugee survivors living in refugee settlements in Northern Uganda. The researchers also conducted semi-structured interviews with 37 key informants including refugee welfare councils, the UN, civil society, non-government and government organisations. Thematic analysis of the data resulted in the following theme...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - February 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Helen Jane Liebling Hazel Rose Barrett Lillian Artz Ayesha Shahid Source Type: research

A qualitative evaluation of the questionnaire about the process of recovery (QPR) in culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) populations
Ritsuko Kakuma, Onah Uchenna Cajethan, Frances Shawyer, Vrinda Edan, Elisabeth Wilson-Evered, Graham Meadows, Lisa Brophy International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Mental health recovery across cultures lacks understanding and suitable measures. The Questionnaire about the Process of Recovery (QPR) is a self-report instrument measuring personal recovery outcomes for consumers of mental health services. However, the extent of its relevance among culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities is unclear. This pilot study aimed to examine the relevance...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - January 31, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ritsuko Kakuma Onah Uchenna Cajethan Frances Shawyer Vrinda Edan Elisabeth Wilson-Evered Graham Meadows Lisa Brophy Source Type: research

Romanian transnational families: insights from a qualitative study on care workers
This study aims to provide insights into the dynamics of transnational families, focusing on changes in the redefinition of roles within family members and children care arrangements.The study was based on the analysis of 12 biographical interviews conducted using semi-structured interviews between November 2018 and December 2019 among Romanian women who worked as caregivers in families in an Italian metropolitan city and the surrounding urban area.Despite the economic dimension being essential, psychological well-being increasingly burdens workers’ migratory experience and that of their family members. Findings suggest ...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - January 15, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Luisa Salaris Nicola Tedesco Source Type: research

A knowledge and preventive approach to COVID-19 and vaccination acceptance among Afghan immigrants in Iran
Mohsen Gholinataj Jelodar, Shahab Rafieian, Khadijeh Nasiriani, Haniyeh Dehghan Chenari, Majid Haji Maghsodi, Samaneh Mirzaei International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Considering the importance of knowledge, attitudes and practice (KAP) in communities toward COVID-19 and the acceptance of COVID-19 vaccination in the control of this disease, this study aims to evaluate and compare the KAP level toward COVID-19 and the acceptance rate of COVID-19 vaccination between the Afghan immigrant population and IraniansThis cross-sectional descriptive study was conducte...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - December 20, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mohsen Gholinataj Jelodar Shahab Rafieian Khadijeh Nasiriani Haniyeh Dehghan Chenari Majid Haji Maghsodi Samaneh Mirzaei Source Type: research

Health and health care in Australian immigration detention: a comparison between onshore and offshore data
This study aims to compare the impact of Australian onshore and offshore immigration detention centres (IDCs) on detainees’ health and health-care events.It uses data extracted from the Australian Government’s quarterly health reports from 2014 to 2017. These reports contain a range of data about the health and well-being of detainees, including complaints/presenting symptoms and number of appointments and hospitalisations. To compare onshore and offshore data sets, the authors calculated the rate of health events per quarter against the estimated quarterly onshore and offshore detention population. They ran a series o...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - December 11, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Erika Kalocs ányiová Ryan Essex Source Type: research

Perceptions and attitudes of black Sub-Saharan African migrants from war-torn zones towards accessing health services in the English West Midlands region, UK
This study explored the experiences of BSSA migrants from war-torn zones in accessing health services in the West Midlands using an explorative qualitative approach. Ten focus groups made up of seven participants each were followed up with three in-depth one-to-one interviews from each focus group using a conversational approach where research participants were encouraged to direct and shape the discussion in accordance with their own experiences, views and particular concerns (Kvale, 1996) as opposed to responding to a pre-determined agenda.Following transcription, coding and analysis of the focus group discussions and fo...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - December 4, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Mathew Nyashanu Scovia Nalugo Mbalinda Roda Madziva Mandu Stephen Ekpenyong Source Type: research

A qualitative exploration of immigrant ’s experiences, practices and feelings about health‐care management, diet quality and food security issues, in Greece
A qualitative exploration of immigrant’s experiences, practices and feelings about health‐care management, diet quality and food security issues, in Greece Athanasios Michalis, Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos, Apostolos Papadopoulos, Vassiliki Costarelli International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The study aims to have adults discuss experiences, practices needs and feelings related to health management, diet and food security.A total of 22 immigrants were recruited from the Open School of Immigrants in Piraeus, Attica, Greece, to participate in focus group dis...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 24, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Athanasios Michalis Demosthenes B. Panagiotakos Apostolos Papadopoulos Vassiliki Costarelli Source Type: research

A salutary welcome: the role of Sense of Coherence and Generalized Resistance Resources in refugee settlement
Christopher J. Fries, John Serieux, Nelson Oranye International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Guided by the salutogenic model of health and well-being, this study aims to use empirical measures of sense of coherence (SOC) and generalized resistance resources (GRRs) to gain a better understanding of the facilitators of successful transition and integration of refugees to Canada and relate these findings to current program development and delivery for the settlement of refugees.Survey research and structural equation modeling.The authors found that newcomers with...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Christopher J. Fries John Serieux Nelson Oranye Source Type: research

A benchmark model for the process of post-migration social adjustment: exploring the views of young people from forced-migration backgrounds in Australia
Sayedhabibollah Ahmadi Forooshani, Kate Murray, Nigar Khawaja, Zahra Izadikhah International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The purpose of this study was to propose a benchmark model for the process of post-migration social adjustment based on the points of view and experiences of young individuals from forced-migration backgrounds.Twelve young adults (18–24 years) living in Australia with an experience of forced migration and from various ethnic and cultural backgrounds were recruited. Semi-structured interviews were conducted and analyzed through thematic ...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 23, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sayedhabibollah Ahmadi Forooshani Kate Murray Nigar Khawaja Zahra Izadikhah Source Type: research

Exploring cross-cultural perspectives on adolescent mental health among Congolese immigrant adults in the USA and Belgium
This study highlights a needed understanding of cultural and acculturative context in shaping the beliefs of Congolese immigrants and explores potential barriers of seeking health services. Additionally, it recognizes health issues among this underrepresented and underserved population.Fifteen Congolese immigrant parents, eight in the USA and seven in Belgium, participated in structured qualitative interviews using an adapted version of Kleinman Questions and behavioral scenarios on depression, post-traumatic stress disorder and oppositional defiant disorder. Interviews were audio recorded, and participants were assigned p...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 22, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Michelle Y. Martin Romero Dorcas Mabiala Johnson Esther Mununga Gabriela Livas Stein Source Type: research

Health literacy of forcibly displaced (migrant) women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a grounded theory study
This study aims to examine the health literacy of forcibly displaced (migrant) women during the COVID-19 pandemic in Germany using a multidimensional health literacy model as a framework.A grounded theory methodology was implemented including interviews with 33 forcibly displaced (migrant) women from July to September 2021. An experienced female researcher interviewed all forcibly displaced (migrant) women, and apart from one telephone interview, all interviews were conducted in person.Following data analysis, the category, “Use of health information in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic of forcibly displaced (migrant)...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 14, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jana Tempes Uwe Bittlingmayer Eva-Maria Bitzer Ines Himmelsbach Source Type: research

The (big) role of family constellations in return migration and transnationalism
Bresena Kopliku, Elvisa Drishti International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- The Albanian migration has always reflected a family character, be that before 1945 when Albania was not yet completely isolated, as well as after 1990 when borders were reopened. This feature characterized all types of movement, internal or international, permanent or seasonal migration, return migration or transnational movements and remigration. The purpose of this study is to investigate the role of the family as a very important factor in making decisions regarding migration and an...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 3, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Bresena Kopliku Elvisa Drishti Source Type: research

An ID card allowing access to municipal services for migrants with precarious status in Montreal and its influence on social inclusion: a mixed method study
Jennyfer Belval, Sylvie D. Lambert, Catherine-Anne Miller, Juliette Grosse, Pénélope Boudreault, Eric Belzile International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- An identification card facilitates access to municipal services for migrants with precarious status (MPS) in Montreal. The purpose of this study was to explore from MPS’ perspective the utility of the identity (ID) card and its influence on social inclusion for MPS.A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used. First, a descriptive phone survey was administered (n = 119). Associations between ID c...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - November 1, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jennyfer Belval Sylvie D. Lambert Catherine-Anne Miller Juliette Grosse P énélope Boudreault Eric Belzile Source Type: research

“Strategic, dual sense of place” among middle-aged migrants in the diaspora
Johannes Bhanye International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- Compared to younger and older generation migrants, middle-aged migrants in the diaspora seem to be more conflicted regarding their belonging. This paper aims to explore how middle-aged migrants in the diaspora define themselves in space and time.The paper is based on ethnographic fieldwork done among Malawian migrants (herein referred to as Lydiatians) settled at Lydiate informal settlement in peri-urban Zimbabwe.The paper reveals that, while younger migrants have a “radical transnational stance”, ...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - October 31, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Johannes Bhanye Source Type: research

Resilience of refugees and asylum seekers in Canada
Geneveave Barbo International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.- This review aims to examine the literature on refugees’ and asylum seekers’ resilience, its historical evolution, key principles, assumptions and recommendations, while focusing on the Canadian context.A narrative literature review has been applied to this manuscript. This approach allows the integration of a wide scope of literature and perspectives, from academic literature to grey literature (e.g. governmental reports and dissertations). Nevertheless, the limitations of this type of review were ...
Source: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care - October 30, 2023 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Geneveave Barbo Source Type: research