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{"title":"Experiences of south Asian key workers in COVID-19 lockdowns in the United Kingdom","authors":"Rizwana Yousaf ,&nbsp;Tipu Sultan","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100300","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100300","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>This study aims to explore the experiences, challenges, and support given to South Asian Key Workers (food and necessary goods, Transport (delivery and taxi drivers,) working in the United Kingdom in times of the COVID-19 lockdowns between March 2020 to March 2021. The qualitative study aims to explore the experiences, challenges, and financial support given to South Asian Key Workers working in the United Kingdom in times of the COVID-19 lockdowns.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>A phenomenological approach was used to explore the experiences of key workers during the COVID-19 lockdowns in the UK. Snowball sampling was used to contact participants, who were South Asian key workers working in food, necessary goods and transport during COVID-19 lockdown in United Kingdom. Semi-structured, in-depth face to face and telephonic interviews were conducted with study participants in February and March 2021. Inductive qualitative approach was used for data analysis, and data analysis was done parallel with data collection.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Researcher interviewed 17 key workers. During the data analysis four theme categories emerged: 1) Precarious working conditions, 2) Coping with stress and fear, 3) Sustainability pressures, and 4) Insufficient support. Overall, the results show that the many participants had been working in close interaction with co-workers, customers and clients, poor protective measures to prevent catching infection, excessive workload, received limited support from employer, no access to furlough pay, restriction based on immigration status and limited economic support. Instead, they had to use self-devised strategies to cope with the increased workload, economic burdens and protection from infection.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The precarious working conditions exhausted participants physically and economically. They were holding a lot of grievances and hurt inside due to long existing inequalities in the society, where many highly educated and skilled individuals were unable to get stable and secure employments, despite the health vulnerabilities, South Asian key workers worked through the Covid-19 lockdowns to overcome difficulties stem from precarious work. Although currently coping with increased debts, economic burdens and long COVID symptoms, comprehensive job security and entitlement to secure contracts with provisions to sick leaves and pays should be made available to address economic vulnerabilities of south Asian key workers.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100300"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11773034/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143060872","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Media coverage of internally displaced persons in two selected newspapers in Nigeria","authors":"Eric Msughter Aondover ,&nbsp;Abdulrahman Uba Daushe ,&nbsp;Omotola Ogunbola ,&nbsp;Perpetua Ogechi Aondover","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100301","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100301","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The study focused on the coverage of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in two selected newspapers. It aims to understand the extent and nature of the coverage of IDPs in these newspapers, taking into consideration the various reasons for displacement, such as conflicts and disasters, religious or political persecution, and economic necessity. Through an analysis of the selected newspapers, the study aims to shed light on the portrayal of IDPs, providing a comprehensive understanding of the issue and potential areas for improvement in media coverage. The variables of frequency, prominence, and direction were used to assess the coverage and reporting of IDPs by two Nigerian newspapers, <em>Daily Trust</em> and <em>The Guardian</em> from July, 2023 to December 2023. The study employed the method of content analysis, with coding sheet as an instrument of data collection. Additionally, agenda-setting was adopted in the study. The study period spanned over the population of Nigerian newspapers, while the sample size was made up of <em>Daily Trust</em> and <em>The Guardian</em> newspapers from which 126 editions was analyzed. Based on the data obtained, it is evident that the two newspapers reported the incident of internally displaced person in form of news stories. Similarly, despite the high rate of IDPs, the frequency of media coverage is still low. The selected newspapers cover internally displaced persons more in the inside page than the front and back pages. The study concluded that as the watchdog of the society, the media should put in more effort in reporting cases of internally displaced persons to the appropriate authorities so that proper actions will be taken in addressing the issue of IDPs.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100301"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11773244/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143060877","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Effects of UK hostile environment policies on maternity care for refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants in Camden: Examining the experiences of healthcare professionals and community organisations","authors":"Poppy Pierce ,&nbsp;Haleema Adil ,&nbsp;Tiffany Kwok ,&nbsp;Catherine Cooke ,&nbsp;Deveney Bazinet ,&nbsp;Kate Roll ,&nbsp;Sara L Hillman","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100291","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100291","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The London borough of Camden has long been home for many refugees, asylum seekers, and undocumented migrants (RASUs). Over time, it has witnessed an increase in the population of these migrant groups, accompanied by notable changes in the obstacles they encounter when seeking health services, particularly maternity care. We explore how the ‘hostile environment’ policies affect access to and delivery of quality maternity services for RASUs.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>This study was conducted over eight months (November 2021–July 2022) both remotely and face-to-face, in various locations in Camden and in the Maternity Department at University College London Hospital, UK. Healthcare professionals (HCPs) and community organisations (COs) were identified as two major stakeholders involved in the care provision for RASUs. 33 semi-structured interviews were conducted (with 22 HCPs and 11 COs) to understand their experiences of delivering care to this population.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>There was consensus among HCPs and COs that the current immigration policies undermined their duty of care, personal morals, and the principles of the NHS. These policies have created a restrictive environment, making it increasingly difficult for migrants to navigate the healthcare system and creating an atmosphere of distrust, propagating fears of being charged. This has led to HCPs and COs going beyond their remits to ensure that RASUs are accessing and engaging with maternity care, regardless of an individual's status and despite any potential repercussions for themselves.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>In the face of an intensifying hostile environment under the UK government, supporting RASUs cannot be solely reliant on political measures. We need to advocate for healthcare navigator roles, health justice partnerships, specialist teams, and comprehensive training for service providers. HCPs and COs should be adequately supported in their endeavours to ensure RASUs have access to standardised, high-quality maternity care.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100291"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11751534/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Parental mental disorders and school performance among non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden","authors":"Kenta Okuyama ,&nbsp;Sara Larsson Lönn ,&nbsp;Ardavan M. Khoshnood ,&nbsp;Jan Sundquist ,&nbsp;Kristina Sundquist","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100329","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100329","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Introduction</h3><div>Immigrant children are often challenged at school. School performance is an important predictor of future socioeconomic position and mental and physical health. While studies have investigated parental mental disorders as a potential factor for poor school performance, no studies have investigated this among children with foreign-born parents, i.e., second-generation immigrant children. We aimed to examine whether parental depressive, anxiety, and personality disorders, affect school performance among non-immigrant children and second-generation immigrant children in Sweden.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Multiple nationwide population register data in Sweden were used. Non-immigrant children, i.e., children born to two Swedish-born parents (<em>n</em> = 593,515), and second-generation immigrant children with two foreign-born parents from non-Western regions (<em>n</em> = 71,721) were included. School grades in the final compulsory school year were used as outcome. Parental mental disorders were measured in the inpatient and outpatient registers. While adjusting for potential confounders, the association between parental mental disorders and school grades was assessed by a linear mixed model. Interaction terms were included to examine whether the association between parental mental disorders and school grades differed by children's immigration status.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Parental mental disorder was associated with lower school grades for both non-immigrant and second-generation immigrant children and in both males and females. The school grades were lower among second-generation immigrant children but the effect of parental mental disorder was smaller among second-generation immigrant children than among non-immigrant children.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Parental mental disorders affected the school performance of all children negatively. Future studies could examine what type of support at school for both second-generation immigrant children and non-immigrant children of parents with mental disorders are most beneficial.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100329"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738953","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Healthcare provision for displaced people in transit: Analyses of routinely collected data from INTERSOS clinics at the Ukrainian border with Moldova and Poland","authors":"Saleh Aljadeeah ,&nbsp;Seyed-Moeen Hosseinalipour ,&nbsp;Nataliia Khanyk ,&nbsp;Eszter Szocs ,&nbsp;Aliki Traianou ,&nbsp;Ana Tomas ,&nbsp;Chrysanthi Tatsi ,&nbsp;Elżbieta Czapka ,&nbsp;Alessandro Verona ,&nbsp;Tessa van Boekholt ,&nbsp;Ion Chesov ,&nbsp;Apostolos Veizis","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100287","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100287","url":null,"abstract":"&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Background&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;The Russian military invasion of Ukraine has sparked Europe's largest forced displacement since World War II, bringing about significant health vulnerabilities for migrants and refugees. European health information systems lack comprehensive data coverage, especially in underrepresented migration stages like transit. This study aims to address this gap by analyzing data from INTERSOS clinics at the Moldovan and Polish borders with Ukraine to identify the common health conditions prompting people to seek healthcare services during transit.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Methods&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;From 6th March to 31st May 2022, this cross-sectional study observed migrants and refugees receiving INTERSOS services at two mobile clinics in Moldova, and a facility in Poland. We analyzed data by age, sex, nationality, and reported disease frequencies and care provided.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Results&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;This study used routinely collected data from 1756 patients. The majority of the adult population seeking healthcare were females (76.5 %), 26.1 % were children and 18.7 % were older individuals. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) were the primary reason for seeking healthcare at these clinics, with 23.3 % of the study population being diagnosed with at least one chronic disease, and 3.4 % of people having multimorbidity. Mental and behavioural disorders were diagnosed in 12.6 % of the population, and somatoform disorders and related stress (F40-F48) in 10.8 %.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Discussion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Our study indicates the diversity of forcibly displaced populations and the corresponding diversity of their healthcare needs. In the shadow of a forced displacement crises triggered by the conflict in Ukraine, there is an urgent need to give more attention to subgroups of the population that are often neglected in humanitarian crises. These include older adults, females, and ethnic minorities. Additional attention should also be given to NCDs and sexual and reproductive health (SRH) care needs, especially given the high numbers of older adults and females in this population. Early medical support, psychological first aid and interventions in transit centers that promote survivor resilience and recovery are required.&lt;/div&gt;&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;h3&gt;Conclusion&lt;/h3&gt;&lt;div&gt;Our findings shed light on the healthcare needs of forcibly displaced populations during transit, a stage often overlooked in migration health research. They underscore the diverse healthcare needs of forcibly displaced populations, emphasizing the necessity for humanitarian aid programs to acknowledge and address this diversity. Accessing data on displaced populations' healthcare needs in transit can help the preparing and planning of healthcare services for these populations in host or destination countries. Ensuring objective anonymization and preventing patient re-identification are essential, particularly in safeguarding refugee privacy and data protection to avoid the misuse of their data.&lt;/","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100287"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11762559/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048102","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Barriers and drivers to COVID-19 protective behaviours of forcibly displaced myanmar nationals (FDMN)/ rohingya refugees in Cox's bazar, Bangladesh: A scoping review","authors":"Sarah Reda ,&nbsp;Zarah Yusuf ,&nbsp;Basel Karo ,&nbsp;Balwinder Singh Chawla ,&nbsp;Andreas Jansen ,&nbsp;Saskia Lange ,&nbsp;Jorge Martinez ,&nbsp;Emily Dorothee Meyer ,&nbsp;Julia Neufeind ,&nbsp;Aarti Shrikrishana Singh ,&nbsp;Elisa Wulkotte ,&nbsp;Cath Jackson","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100295","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100295","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>About 900.000 Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN)/ Rohingya refugees live in makeshift camps in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh. During the COVID-19 pandemic, protective behaviors were particularly important in this setting of previous severe infectious disease outbreaks. To identify barriers, drivers and interventions for those behaviors, a scoping review of MEDLINE, Embase, Web of Science, Global Health and grey literature was conducted in October 2021 and updated in June 2024. The modified Capability-Opportunity-Motivation-Behavior (COM-B) framework and Behavior Change Wheel were used to organize available evidence. A total of 4014 (3654 in 2021, 360 in 2024) records were reviewed and 51 (38 in 2021, 13 in 2024) articles included. Articles reported on protective behaviors (as a general concept), handwashing, social distancing, isolation/quarantine, mask wearing, testing, treatment and vaccination. Barriers and drivers to these behaviors spanned all four COM factors reflecting both individual and environmental influences. Most frequently cited barriers and drivers were found in the motivation (e.g. belief, fear, trust) and physical opportunity (e.g. information, the physical camp environment) factors. Gaps in the evidence were views of health service providers, and differences between camps and population groups. Most interventions focused on information, education or training (e.g. campaigns, community engagement) and environmental restructuring (e.g. increased provision of WASH facilities, COVID-19 isolation and treatment centres). Most articles reported recommendations for interventions. There was some evidence of implementation but little evaluation. This review identified complex and inter-related barriers and drivers to COVID-19 protective behaviors in Cox's Bazar, and many interventions to address these. Addressing the above-mentioned evidence gaps would assist future development of effective targeted interventions, tailored to the needs of specific population groups.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100295"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143101962","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Accessible services for deaf immigrants and refugees in the United States: Exploring the capacity of deaf-serving organizations","authors":"Alina Engelman,&nbsp;Alexia Izquierdo","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100326","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100326","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In an era of climate change, war, economic crises and grave political and social challenges, migration and resettlement are increasing in unprecedented numbers. Deaf immigrants and refugees entering the United States resettle as a result of war, persecution, human rights violations or migrate as a result of economic necessity. Yet, deaf and disabled migrants face unique and often little understood barriers that mainstream refugee resettlement agencies may be less equipped to tackle. Deaf serving organizations and deaf refugee serving organizations are well positioned to fill in the gap in providing accessible services taking into account language deprivation, sign language of the countries of origin, educational considerations, mental health needs and deaf community support. Furthermore, such efforts to elevate the well-being of deaf refugees can foster resilience, empowerment and a sense of agency. This manuscript explores the capacity of key organizations serving deaf immigrants and refugees in the United States, including deaf refugee non-profits as well as deaf organizations that have specific programs for deaf refugees. Organizations include one that is founded, led by and staffed by deaf refugees, a model that highlights the benefit of leadership by those most impacted. Findings can benefit large scale immigrant and refugee non-profits targeted to specific immigrant demographics aiming to improve their services for deaf immigrants and refugees. Deaf immigrant and refugee-serving organizations are well-positioned to be advocates agitating for deaf and disability rights in the midst of accessibility hurdles in the immigration legal system, healthcare, housing and social service systems.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100326"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143738955","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Impact of psychosocial stressors on type 2 diabetes among migrants and non-migrants in The Netherlands: The HELIUS study","authors":"Daniela Del Carlo Gonçalves ,&nbsp;Charles Agyemang ,&nbsp;Eva L. van der Linden ,&nbsp;Charles Hayfron Benjamin ,&nbsp;Anja Lok ,&nbsp;Henrike Galenkamp ,&nbsp;Eric Moll van Charante ,&nbsp;Felix P. Chilunga","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100330","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2025.100330","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Migrant populations in Europe have a type 2 diabetes (T2D) burden two to five times that of non-migrants. However, the role of psychosocial stressors—whose experiences can uniquely vary across population groups—remains underexplored. We examined associations between work stress, home stress, and adverse life events with T2D across major ethnic groups in The Netherlands.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We used baseline data from HELIUS cohort (2011–2015), including 21,501 adults of Dutch, Moroccan, Turkish, South-Asian Surinamese, African Surinamese, and Ghanaian origin. Psychosocial stress was assessed using validated measures in preceding 12 months. T2D was defined by World Health Organization criteria. Robust Poisson regression estimated prevalence ratios (PRs), adjusting for age, sex, and education. Mediation and moderation analyses explored behavioural pathways and role of social support.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Occasional work stress was inversely associated with T2D in total population (aPR 0.82; 95 % CI 0.75–0.93) and among Moroccan-origin participants [0.76 (0.63–0.97)]. Regular home stress was positively associated with T2D in total population [1.15 (1.03–1.28)], but not across ethnic groups. Adverse life events were linked to higher T2D risk overall [1.22 (1.03–1.41)], and among Dutch [1.48 (1.21–1.76)] and African Surinamese [1.43 (1.09–1.89)] origin populations. BMI and alcohol use partially mediated these associations. Social support buffered work and home stress.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>Work stress, home stress, and adverse life events differentially influence T2D risk in diverse populations, with effects pronounced in Dutch, Moroccan and African Surinamese origin groups. Interventions targeting psychosocial stress may help reduce T2D in diverse populations.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100330"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143760181","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Navigating trauma: Venezuelan women's and adolescent's experiences before and after migration amidst the humanitarian crisis","authors":"C. Correa-Salazar ,&nbsp;J.J. Amon ,&nbsp;K.R. Page ,&nbsp;A.K. Groves ,&nbsp;E.N. Agudelo-Avellaneda ,&nbsp;D.S. Torres-Benítez ,&nbsp;A. Martínez-Donate","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100299","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100299","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Migrant and refugee women and adolescents are extremely vulnerable in humanitarian crisis and armed conflict contexts. The Venezuelan crisis has unleashed the largest exodus of migrants/refugees in recent Latin American history, most of whom have relocated to Colombia. There is a scarcity of research addressing the how adverse and traumatic experiences related to violence presents mental health amidst the Venezuelan-Colombian humanitarian crisis context and how it affects communities in relocation communities. This study sought to explore how traumatic experiences pre-, during and post-migration might relate to mental health risks for Venezuelan migrant and refugee women and adolescents and assess feasible mechanisms that can protect and promote these populations upon relocation in Colombia. We conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 migrant women and adolescents, inclusive of cis- and transgender women in two Colombian cities using a participatory-action research framework. Key findngs suggest that parental abandonment in origin contexts, experiences of household and community violence before and after migration and structural barriers to access services are main factors impacting this population. Feasible strategies to promote and support wellbeing and better mental health access ought to include community leaderships and community-based support networks post-migration that can support trust in services, disseminate information and engage vulnerable groups in services.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100299"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11758072/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143048119","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring barriers to adherence to COVID-19 infection control measures and advice among immigrants in Norway: A qualitative study","authors":"Prabhjot Kour ,&nbsp;Gunnar Saebo ,&nbsp;Kristin Buvik ,&nbsp;Janne Scheffels ,&nbsp;Øystein Vedaa ,&nbsp;Thor Indseth","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100292","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100292","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, various infection control measures and advice have been issued by different authorities across the world to prevent the spread of the infection and associated mortality. However, the support for and ability to follow recommendations varies across countries and populations. In Norway, studies have shown that immigrants bear a higher burden of COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations, and associated mortality compared with the general population. This warrants investigation into how people from different backgrounds understand and act in response to COVID-19 measures and advice.</div></div><div><h3>Aim</h3><div>This qualitative study explored the experiences and perceptions of immigrants in respect of attitudes and barriers to adherence to COVID-19 measures and advice.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>In-depth interviews were conducted with immigrants from nine different country backgrounds. Data was analyzed using thematic analysis.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>The analyses reflected barriers at three different levels: individual, cultural, and systemic. At the individual level, language, information barriers and material barriers formed sub-themes. At the cultural level, expectations relating to collectivistic cultural practice emerged. At the systemic level, poor translation and late dissemination, and overload and frequent modification of information were evident.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>This study provides enhanced understanding of how and what immigrants perceive as barriers to adherence to COVID-19 measures and advice. Understanding immigrants’ perspectives is crucial to tailoring policies and improving information dissemination among different groups in the future.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100292"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750522/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025074","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}