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

IF 0.7 Q4 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH
Jennyfer Belval, Sylvie D. Lambert, Catherine-Anne Miller, Juliette Grosse, Pénélope Boudreault, Eric Belzile
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Purpose 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. Design/methodology/approach A sequential explanatory mixed methods design was used. First, a descriptive phone survey was administered ( n = 119). Associations between ID card use and levels of social inclusion were assessed using ordinal logistic regression. Second, semi-structured interviews ( n = 12) were done with purposely selected participants. Results were mixed using a statistics-by-theme approach. Findings Results showed that ID card users compared to nonusers reported higher levels of participation in society and more control/independence in daily life. No statistical associations were found between card use and sense of belonging nor sense of safety. Interviews highlighted that the ID card enabled participation in socio-recreational activities and perceived empowerment. A heightened sense of belonging was also found. Interview participants expressed fear of police despite owning the ID card. Practical implications Overall, although the municipal ID card promoted social inclusion for MPS, there is a need to render the ID card official to fully achieve this goal. Findings can inform the creation of public policies that foster inclusion and health of MPS in cities around the world. Originality/value Evaluation from MPS’ perspectives of the first ID card program of its kind in Canada.
允许在蒙特利尔身份不稳定的移民获得市政服务的身份证及其对社会包容的影响:一项混合方法研究
目的:在蒙特利尔,身份不稳定的移民(MPS)可以通过身份证获得市政服务。本研究的目的是探讨从多民族的角度来看,身份证的效用及其对多民族社会包容的影响。设计/方法/方法采用顺序解释混合方法设计。首先,进行描述性电话调查(n = 119)。使用有序逻辑回归评估身份证使用与社会包容水平之间的关系。其次,半结构化访谈(n = 12)是有目的地选择参与者进行的。使用按主题统计的方法,结果是混合的。研究结果显示,与非身份证使用者相比,身份证使用者在日常生活中参与社会的程度更高,控制力和独立性也更强。卡片使用与归属感和安全感之间没有统计学关联。采访突出表明,身份证使人们能够参与社会娱乐活动,并被认为赋予权力。他们还发现了一种强烈的归属感。受访者表示,尽管持有身份证,但他们对警察感到害怕。总体而言,尽管城市身份证促进了MPS的社会包容,但有必要使身份证正式化以充分实现这一目标。研究结果可为制定公共政策提供参考,促进世界各地城市中多族裔群体的包容和健康。从MPS的角度对加拿大首个身份证项目进行原创性/价值评估。
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International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care
International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH-
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