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Palinkas, Lawrence A.; Pickwell, Sheila M.; Brandstein, Kendra; Clark, Terry J.; Hill, Linda; Moser, Robert; A, Osman

doi:10.1023/a:1021048112073

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“…These ethnic communities and religious organizations welcome the migrants, provide the sense of belonging and try to reduce the impact of migration losses, isolation and discrimination as well. [282930] Hence it is very important to the local bodies or the administrations to recognize, support and developing networking among the existing communities and religious organizations in order to mobilize the psycho-social support and the necessary resources for the migrant population especially who are in distress. [31]…”

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Migration and mental health: An interface

2014

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Migration is a universal phenomenon, which existed with the subsistence of the human beings on earth. People migrate from one place to another for several reasons, but the goal or main reason behind changing the residence would be improving their living conditions or to escape from debts and poverty. Migration is also a social phenomenon which influences human life and the environment around. Hence, migration has a great impact on any geographical area and it is known as one of the three basic components of population growth of any particular region (the other two are, mortality and fertility). Migration involves certain phases to go through; hence, it is a process. Many times, lack of preparedness, difficulties in adjusting to the new environment, the complexity of the local system, language difficulties, cultural disparities and adverse experiences would cause distress to the migrants. Moreover subsequently it has a negative impact on mental well-being of such population. Due to globalization, modernization, improved technologies and developments in all the sectors, the migration and its impact on human well-being is a contemporary issue; hence, here is an attempt to understand the migration and its impact on the mental health of the migrants based on the studies conducted around.

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Migration and mental health: An interface

2014

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“…Refugees typically experience malnutrition, difficulty obtaining clean water, trauma, and exposure to infectious diseases in their home countries and during the migration process due to limited or nonexistent healthcare; additionally, they often experience modification of family roles and the separation of family members. After migration, refugees may face barriers to healthcare access and often hold a low socioeconomic position in their new countries56789). Refugees experience more physical and mental health problems than the native population due to these pre- and postmigration social determinants1011).…”

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Healthcare access challenges facing six African refugee mothers in South Korea: a qualitative multiple-case study

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Korean J Pediatr

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PurposeFollowing legal reform in 2013, the annual number of asylum seekers entering South Korea has increased from 1,143 in 2012 to 5,711 in 2015. We interviewed six African refugee mothers of young children regarding their health needs and barriers to access maternal child health services.MethodsWe recruited mothers who had visited a clinic for immigrants between July 2013 and August 2015. Participants were African refugee women, aged over 18 years, who had given birth in Korea within the previous 5 years and had come to Korea over a year before recruitment. Interview questions examined participants' experiences in pregnancy and childbirth and concerns regarding their child's health status. Initial data analysis involved all researchers' immersion in the entire collection of transcripts. We then noted recurrent topics and themes and identified similar issues.ResultsAt the time of giving birth, 5 participants were asylum seekers and one had undocumented status. The following barriers impeded their access to maternal child healthcare: socioeconomic factors (unstable social identity, low economic status, difficulty obtaining health insurance), language barriers (lack of linguistically appropriate health information, limited access to translation services), and cultural barriers (religious and cultural differences). Weak social support also hindered access to healthcare soon after migration; however, social links with the community emerged as a key coping strategy following settlement.ConclusionWe identified barriers to maternal and child healthcare and coping strategies among African refugee mothers in Korea. Future research should assess refugees' health status and improve health access and literacy among refugee mothers.

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“…The incidence of NCDs is predicted to increase more rapidly in developing countries than elsewhere in the world [14]. The common health problems of refugees are psychological disorders, injuries, infectious diseases, under-immunisation in children and under-managed chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes and chronic pain [15-18]. Chronic NCDs are now becoming a concern, particularly in middle-income populations that are affected by conflicts [3].…”

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Noncommunicable diseases among urban refugees and asylum-seekers in developing countries: a neglected health care need

2014

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With the increasing trend in refugee urbanisation, growing numbers of refugees are diagnosed with chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs). However, with few exceptions, the local and international communities prioritise communicable diseases. The aim of this study is to review the literature to determine the prevalence and distribution of chronic NCDs among urban refugees living in developing countries, to report refugee access to health care for NCDs and to compare the prevalence of NCDs among urban refugees with the prevalence in their home countries. Major search engines and refugee agency websites were systematically searched between June and July 2012 for articles and reports on NCD prevalence among urban refugees. Most studies were conducted in the Middle East and indicated a high prevalence of NCDs among urban refugees in this region, but in general, the prevalence varied by refugees’ region or country of origin. Hypertension, musculoskeletal disease, diabetes and chronic respiratory disease were the major diseases observed. In general, most urban refugees in developing countries have adequate access to primary health care services. Further investigations are needed to document the burden of NCDs among urban refugees and to identify their need for health care in developing countries.

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Cited by 65 publications

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Migration and mental health: An interface

Migration and mental health: An interface

Healthcare access challenges facing six African refugee mothers in South Korea: a qualitative multiple-case study

Noncommunicable diseases among urban refugees and asylum-seekers in developing countries: a neglected health care need

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