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{"title":"Learning from COVID-19 to enhance settlement services for refugees to Canada","authors":"Abe Oudshoorn, Fawziah Rabiah-Mohammed, C. Susana Caxaj, Sarah Benbow, Victoria M. Esses, Jennifer Williamson, Eman Arnout","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2024-0091","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2024-0091","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The aim of this study is to gain knowledge about the strengths and limitations of the Canadian service delivery model in meeting the needs of the government assisted refugee (GAR) population during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design/methodology/approach This study used a qualitative case study design. Findings This aggregated case narrative identified several challenges, including an overwhelming sense of disconnection from friends and family, cultural services, access to information and access to health and social services. These complex experiences have been captured under the following themes: 1) “We do not know, yet”: Living in a Void; 2) “Limited choice”: Finding Services in a Virtual World; 3) “Between four walls”: Missing Connections; 4) “Thank you”: Staff Carrying a Burden of Compassion. Research limitations/implications This study follows a case study design that includes local responses from a small number of refugees from the Middle East. Although a small sample, this research offers detailed and rich knowledge about the settlement experience during a global pandemic in a mid-size Canadian city. This in-depth knowledge may be transferable to other contexts such as settlement of refugees in other regions across Canada. Because this study was undertaken at the beginning of the pandemic, some interviews took place online, limiting information sharing due to a lack of in-person interaction. Some settlement staff expressed reservations around sharing their experiences of providing services during the pandemic. Similarly, some newcomer families underscored their gratitude to migrate to Canada and may not have felt comfortable critiquing the system. Practical implications For settlement services going forward, having a hybrid model of services would ease the settlement experience for refugees because a combination of virtual and in-person support was noted by our participants as an effective and preferred approach. For federal and provincial governments, prioritizing internet connectivity immediately upon arrival is a key to mitigate the isolation and bewilderment that families may experience, especially amidst public health restrictions. Social implications Providing a timeline for time-sensitive information as it occurs for GARs, so GAR families and settlement workers are prompted to seek/deliver just-in-time information necessary for participants is essential to making the experience of settlement less daunting. Nation-wide implementation of the Welcome Group program is a practical step to promote a positive integration and reduce social isolation (West London Welcome, 2023). Cultural ambassadors can help with learning the language, getting to know the neighbourhood and mitigating the impact of social isolation better than if refugee families were left on their own with basic support from settlement agencies. Originality/value Recommendations for settlement service providers, and municipal, provincial and federal governments, are discus","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"21 4","pages":"533-554"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-11-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147901895","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Migrant workers in Kashmir: (con)testing spaces in unique socio-cultural landscape","authors":"Amir Mohammad Wani, Mudasir Gani Wani","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-01-2024-0008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-01-2024-0008","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The paper contends that the migrant workers experience a significant impact on their relations back in the place of origin. In this context, this paper aims to explore, in depth the migration of the labourers to Kashmir and the challenges experienced by them in terms of adaptation to an unfamiliar culture, health and well-being, stereotyping, limited availability of collective religious spaces and the impact of migration on their social relations with the kith and kin way back in the place of origin. This is a qualitative study based on 20 oral narratives with respondents who experienced significant socio-cultural challenges in the host societies. The evidence-based findings reveal that significant challenges are experienced by the migrant workers in Kashmir, with respect to the social and cultural aspects of their lives. Design/methodology/approach Keeping in view the nature and the objectives of the study, qualitative research approach was used to have an empathetic understanding of the experience of obstacles by the migrant workers pertaining to cultural adaptation, health and well-being, stereotyping and other hard to adjust problems. The study used a convenience sampling technique to recruit the respondents in the district Pulwama of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. In-depth face-to-face interviews were conducted with 12 daily wage migrant labourers who after migrating to the valley of Kashmir, experienced challenges with respect to the cultural adaptation, health and well-being, stereotyping and employment opportunities. The data was collected in the month of June and July, keeping in view the massive influx of migrant worker in the valley. While collecting data from the first ten participants, the study encountered data saturation, as the same set of responses were observed. Meanwhile, two more respondents were added to the study to ensure that no data is left out, but again the same set of response was recorded. This prompted the investigator to cease the data collection process. Moreover, the current study was conducted at a time and place convenient to participants, usually at the online e-service shops, where these daily wage migrant labourers come for money transfer and other related activities. Thematic analysis of data was practiced as per the technique of Braun and Clarke (2006), which involves becoming acquainted with the data, looking for themes, validating and refining those themes, identifying and labelling those themes and finally creating the report. Findings The evidence-based findings reveal that significant challenges are experienced by the migrant workers in Kashmir, with respect to the social and cultural aspects of their lives. Originality/value Original research paper.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"21 1","pages":"176-190"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2025-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147892055","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Syrian refugees in Canada: a qualitative report of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on psychosocial adaptation","authors":"C.L. Devereux, Sophie Yohani, Mélissa Tremblay, Joud Nour Eddin","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-03-2024-0026","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-03-2024-0026","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose Since March 2020, the global COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately impacted refugees by compounding preexisting and systemic health, social and economic inequities. In Canada, approximately 50,000 Syrian refugees arrived between 2015 and 2020 and were in the process of rebuilding their lives when the pandemic started. This study aims to explore the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic for Syrian refugees in Canada and identify supports needed. Design/methodology/approach Drawing on frameworks for refugee psychosocial adaptation and social integration and a qualitative descriptive design, the study used thematic analysis to examine semi-structured interviews with 10 Syrians. Findings Findings indicated four themes that provide a snapshot of impacts relatively early in the pandemic: facing ongoing development, inequity and insecurity during integration; disruption of settlement, integration and adaptation due to the pandemic; ongoing adaptation and resilience during integration in Canada; and ongoing needs and solutions for integration and adaptation. Originality/value This study builds upon growing research concerning Syrian refugees and psychosocial adaptation, particularly during the pandemic. The findings highlight the impacts of the pandemic on a population already facing inequities in a resettlement country. While the findings emphasize the resilience of the Syrian refugee community, the study also demonstrates the need for ongoing supports and justice-oriented action to fulfill resettlement commitments, especially in the face of additional stressors like the COVID-19 pandemic. Implications for policy, practice and future research are discussed.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"20 4","pages":"576-596"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-09-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147887616","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Health literacy of forcibly displaced (migrant) women during the COVID-19 pandemic: a grounded theory study","authors":"Jana Tempes, Uwe Bittlingmayer, Eva-Maria Bitzer, Ines Himmelsbach","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2022-0088","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-08-2022-0088","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose The unexpected and rapid outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic increased the vulnerability of forcibly displaced (migrant) women, who were a social group already at risk of health inequities and poorer health outcomes. 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. Design/methodology/approach 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. Findings Following data analysis, the category, “Use of health information in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic of forcibly displaced (migrant) women”, was identified as a core category. The findings provide valuable insight into the health literacy of forcibly displaced (migrant) women during the COVID-19 pandemic. Societal and environmental determinants, personal determinants and situational determinants were identified as factors impacting health literacy. Furthermore, health literacy was distinguished as competence to make informed decisions in the health domains “health care” and “disease prevention”. Originality/value Although previous research often focuses on the deficits of forcibly displaced (migrants), this study highlights the resources forcibly displaced (migrant) women use to deal with health-related difficulties, especially during a crisis such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Importantly, such resources were available even if the study participants did not speak the language of the immigration country.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"3 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"136227910","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Relationship Between the Severity of Acne Vulgaris and the Quality of Life of Prima Indonesia University Medical Faculty Students","authors":"Oliviti Natali, Putri Ayu Athifa Serena, Maya Sari Mutia","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i11.123","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i11.123","url":null,"abstract":"Acne vulgaris, or acne, is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous follicles, characterized by the appearance of open and closed comedones, papules, pustules, nodules, seborrhea, and cysts. Acne vulgaris can occur in teenagers and young adults, such as medical school students, affecting their quality of life. This research aimed to determine the relationship between the severity of acne vulgaris and the quality of life of students. This type of research is analytical observational research with a cross-sectional design. The population in this study were students from the Faculty of Medicine, Prima Indonesia University, class 2020 – 2021, who suffered from acne vulgaris. The research sample obtained was 38 people. Sampling was purposive sampling. Data was obtained from a questionnaire filled out via the Google Form link. Data were analyzed univariately and bivariately using the Spearman Rho Rank test at a % confidence level of 95% (a=0.05). The results showed that the severity of acne vulgaris of students at the Faculty of Medicine, Prima Indonesia University (71.1%) was mild. The quality of life of students was in the mild disorder category (52.6%). The severity of acne vulgaris in students is significantly related to the quality of life of students at the Faculty of Medicine, Prima Indonesia University (p = 0.001 < 0.05), with the close relationship (correlation coefficient) of the two variables in the medium category (r = 0.522). The majority of respondents indicated the presence of mild acne vulgaris, reflecting the potential for awareness of good skin health practices.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"38 9","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-14","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134993131","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The (big) role of family constellations in return migration and transnationalism","authors":"Bresena Kopliku, Elvisa Drishti","doi":"10.1108/ijmhsc-07-2022-0078","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1108/ijmhsc-07-2022-0078","url":null,"abstract":"Purpose 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 answering questions from why to how to migrate, from when to where, whom to ask for help or how to invest remittances. Design/methodology/approach Based on the case study of a rural area in Northern Albania, the Administrative Unit of Dajç, this paper explores in detail the roles of family and kinship on decisions regarding return migration, the re-adjustment process, remigration or transnational life. Findings By exploring the role of the family context in remigration and vice-versa, the paper reflects that the family biography – including the lifestyle, plans for the future or expectations – has changed due to previous migration experiences or challenges and difficulties when returning to the home country. Originality/value It demonstrates how individual decisions to migrate or to “return home” are negotiated and supported within families making transnational life a family project. The paper adopts a new approach in the Albanian Migration Studies, which may be implied on broader areas for further research in the future.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"77 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135584740","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Effect of Using a CNC Simulator in Learning the Mechanical Engineering Skills Program","authors":"Rencang Siryono, Budi Santosa, Edhy Susatya","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.117","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.117","url":null,"abstract":"The 21st century is better known as the digital era, an era of rapid development of information technology with data-based document management, digital transformation, and network-based communications. The research aims to evaluate the use of computer numerical control (CNC) simulators, analyze the effect of using CNC simulators, and find factors inhibiting the use of CNC simulators in learning Mechanical Engineering at Muhammadiyah 1 Playen Gunungkidul Vocational High School (SMK). The research uses quantitative methods by conducting experiments. The experimental design used is quasi-experimental or quasi-experimental design research. The variables used in this research are the independent and dependent variables. The research was carried out at Muhammadiyah I Playen Vocational School. The research subjects were students of class XII Machining Engineering, which consisted of three classes. The data obtained was analyzed using the SPSS 20.0 for Windows application for normality testing and hypothesis testing. The research results show that using CNC simulators in learning the Mechanical Engineering Skills Program at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Playen Gunungkidul went smoothly. The results of the t-test analysis for the experimental class and control class obtained sig. (2-tailed) experimental class is 0.000< 0.05, and sig. (2-tailed) control class is 0.001. 0.001<0 .05. There is an inhibiting factor in using CNC simulators in learning the Mechanical Engineering Skills Program at SMK Muhammadiyah 1 Playen Gunungkidul; namely, the number of CNC simulators provided is still limited, with the lowest type of CNC simulator.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"155 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135776663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The Role of Telemedicine Technology in Stroke Patient Care","authors":"Williem Alexander Hartanto","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.112","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.112","url":null,"abstract":"Technological advances in the health sector are one of the factors in meeting optimal health, especially in places that provide health services. The use of technology in helping health services is one of the uses of telemedicine technology in treating stroke patients. This writing aims to discover the role of telemedicine technology in the care of stroke patients. The research method used in this study is descriptive-analytical. The study was conducted to analyze selected literature from various sources, which will later become a new idea related to the role of telemedicine technology in the care of stroke patients. The results of this study show that Telemedicine is considered very important for handling and providing therapy to patients, which is undoubtedly supported by the correct diagnosis. Telemedicine with health interventions through the capabilities of information technology, either smartphones or other wireless networks, extensively provides benefits and opportunities for the world of health to have a good influence in improving the quality of life of patients with stroke.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"159 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135775434","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Implementation of the Radiation Hazard Allowance Policy for Radiation Workers in Health Service Facilities","authors":"Lisa Fonisha, Edy Susanto, Ahmad Hariri","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.116","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.116","url":null,"abstract":"Presidential Decree No. 138 of 2014 regulates Radiation Hazard Allowance for radiation workers who work as radiation workers in the health sector. This is because in carrying out their duties as radiation workers, they face direct patients and X-ray devices, and radiation workers have a higher risk of radiation impacts caused so that in carrying out their. This type of research is descriptive qualitative. Triangulation is carried out by confirming between data obtained from in-depth interviews (interview data) with data obtained from observations (observation data) and data obtained from studies/document studies with the number of informants interviewed 15 (fifteen) informants consisting of informants at the National Police of The Republic of Indonesia (POLRI) Hospital, informants at Ciawi Hospital and informants from the BNN Rehabilitation Center Clinic. Observation/observations, interviews, and documentation carry out this data collection. Purposive and snowball techniques were used to find informants in the study. The results of this study show that the implementation of the radiation hazard allowance policy for radiation workers at the National Police of The Republic of Indonesia (POLRI) Hospital currently needs to be paid because it is still waiting for the policy from the Chief of Police. The inhibiting factor is that radiation workers cannot choose benefits, as stated in Presidential Regulation 138 of 2014. Implementing the radiation hazard allowance policy at the BNN Rehabilitation Center Clinic was previously unpaid since Presidential Decree 48 of 1995. However, it began to be paid from 2014 to 2022 using Presidential Regulation number 138 of 2014 to 2022.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"162 4","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135775596","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Analysis of The Utilization of The Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) Feature in The Use of Deep Learning Breast Image Technology in Women's Mammogram Screening Examinations at Dharmais Cancer Hospital","authors":"Mila Cahya Vidiani, Leny Latifah, Yeti Kartikasari","doi":"10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.58860/ijsh.v2i10.115","url":null,"abstract":"Deep learning technology is useful for radiology specialists as double reading to help increase the accuracy of image interpretation results. One of the preparations for maximizing the use of this technology is using good-quality images as the source. The Automatic Exposure Control (AEC) feature, which functions to determine exposure factors automatically, is expected to help produce images with good and consistent quality so that deep learning technology can work more effectively. This research aims to determine the quality results of mammogram images taken using the AEC feature and to analyze the use of deep learning technology in evaluating mammogram images. This research method is retrospective by collecting 800 mammogram images randomly and anonymously. Three hundred images were tested, 500 were evaluated, and 250 were analyzed for image quality based on references related to applying AEC and assessing the contrast-to-noise ratio (CNR). Deep learning technology was analyzed by comparing the results of mammogram image evaluation using deep learning and the evaluation results of a radiology specialist. Deep learning technology analysis shows that 98% of mammograms have the same results as the radiology doctor's evaluation, and 2% have different results from the radiology doctor's evaluation where the image has a dense breast type. The image quality results in this research showed that 97.6% of the 250 samples taken using the AEC feature had good image quality, and 2.4% had poor image quality due to inappropriate breast positioning during the examination.","PeriodicalId":44967,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care","volume":"29 6","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135873651","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}