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{"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":"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":"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":"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}

{"title":"Suicidality in first-generation, second-generation and non-immigrant youth in Canada","authors":"Ishika Obeegadoo ,&nbsp;Mila Kingsbury ,&nbsp;Kelly K. Anderson ,&nbsp;Ian Colman","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100296","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100296","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>The number of people migrating globally has drastically increased in the last two decades and continues to rise. Although adult migrants are typically in better health than the population they migrate to, the evidence regarding migrant children's health, and especially their mental health, is mixed.</div></div><div><h3>Objectives</h3><div>To assess whether the prevalence of suicidal ideation and suicide attempt differs between first- and second-generation immigrant youth, compared to non-immigrants, and whether other sociodemographic factors moderate any associations.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>We analyzed a subsample of youth aged 15–17 years from the 2019 Canadian Health Survey on Children and Youth – a national, representative, cross-sectional survey. We conducted multivariable logistic regression analysis, with past-year suicidal ideation and suicide attempt as outcomes and migrant status as exposure. We also investigated whether sociodemographic factors (including sex, family income, parental divorce) moderated these associations using interaction terms.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Second-generation immigrants had almost twice the risk of first-generation immigrants and non-immigrants of having attempted suicide (OR 1.68, 95%CI: 1.07, 2.63). The association between second-generation immigrant status and suicide attempt was stronger among those not from low-income households (OR 2.04, 95%CI: 1.30, 3.21) and those with divorced parents (OR 5.19, 95%CI: 1.41, 19.12). The association between second-generation immigrant status and suicidal ideation was stronger among males (OR 1.78, 95% CI: 1.04, 3.07) and those with divorced parents (OR 4.13, 95%CI 1.40, 12.14). Additionally, some effects among first-generation immigrants varied by time since arrival.</div></div><div><h3>Relevance</h3><div>The healthy immigrant effect with respect to suicidality does not appear to pass from the first-generation to the second-generation. The magnitude of effect among second generation immigrant youth varies according to other sociodemographic factors.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100296"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11750514/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143025076","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":"Implications of migration on health and education: returned migrants and school teachers perspective in India: A qualitative study","authors":"Bernard Attah-Otu ,&nbsp;Nikita Jaiswal ,&nbsp;Priya Gupta ,&nbsp;Angan Sengupta","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100289","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100289","url":null,"abstract":"<div><h3>Background</h3><div>Poor tribal communities migrate from rural to urban areas to tackle their financial hardships. However, limited empirical literature collectively delves into the implications of health and educational attainments of household members of migrant households, while examining the intricate dynamics of labour migration among tribal Indian communities in India.</div></div><div><h3>Objective</h3><div>This study aims to examine the effects of labour migration on household health and education for accompanied and left-behind children.</div></div><div><h3>Methods</h3><div>Twenty-two semi-structured interviews and two focus group discussions (6–8 participants) were conducted in four tribal communities in India from August to November 2022 comprising 14 migrant households that recently returned from migration, three left behind adolescents of school age, three primary school head teachers and two Panchayat heads (community head). Data were analysed through an inductive thematic approach.</div></div><div><h3>Results</h3><div>Participants identified a lack of adequate housing and sanitation conditions, with intense and long labour hours as conditions at migration destinations that affect their health. Lack of maternal and child healthcare is staggering at the place of work. In particular, our findings revealed that temporary labour migrants do not enrol their children in schools; however, the case was different from permanent and long-term migrants who enrol their children in private schools. At their place of origin, school teachers reported frequent school dropouts, low enrolment, attendance and poor academic achievements among children of migrating households. There is prominent gender dynamics in academic performances, and its determinants. Early age marriage and joining labour force dropping-out of school is common.</div></div><div><h3>Conclusion</h3><div>The results highlight the negative effects of migration as a livelihood strategy on rural communities, particularly in the health and education of household members, asking for immediate government interventions.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100289"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143163765","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":"Lived experiences of migrant and refugee parents: Challenges encountered during their journey and settlement in Europe","authors":"Elena Rousou ,&nbsp;Paraskevi Apostolara ,&nbsp;Venetia Sofia Velonaki ,&nbsp;Irena Papadopoulos ,&nbsp;Athena Kalokairinou ,&nbsp;Ourania Sakellaraki ,&nbsp;Victor Dudau ,&nbsp;Andrea Kuckert ,&nbsp;Runa Lazzarino ,&nbsp;Manuela Mauceri ,&nbsp;Alfonso Pezzella ,&nbsp;Christiana Kouta ,&nbsp;Theologia Tsitsi","doi":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100294","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jmh.2024.100294","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Parenting in the context of migration presents a unique set of challenges for refugee parents, who must navigate the cultural norms and expectations of both their home and resettlement countries while balancing their daily parenting responsibilities and practices. This study aims to provide a critical analysis of the experiences, needs, and challenges faced by migrant and refugee parents during their journey and settlement in Europe, as recounted through their personal narratives. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the researchers collected twenty-seven life narratives of migrant and/or refugee parents through purposive sampling. An analysis of the narratives identified four overarching themes that represent the primary challenges faced by refugee families and the need for support. These macro-themes include up rootedness, spatio-temporal uncertainty, trauma and abuses, and parental powerlessness. Parental powerlessness emerged as a synthesis of the causes of trauma from the previous three challenges and highlights the increased loss of parental identity and self-conflict that refugee parents experience. The study reveals that refugee parents face various challenges and barriers, such as language barriers, lack of information and awareness, and cultural differences. It is crucial for healthcare providers and policymakers to consider these findings and develop targeted interventions, such as utilizing interpreters, cultural mediators, and providing culturally sensitive and appropriate healthcare and educational services, as well as implementing specific policies to enhance the health and well-being of refugee parents and their children.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":34448,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Migration and Health","volume":"11 ","pages":"Article 100294"},"PeriodicalIF":3.9,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11743891/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143012639","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}