Self-Rated Health Among Italian Immigrants Living in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study

Terragni, Laura; Rossi, Alessio; Miscali, Monica; Calogiuri, Giovanna

doi:10.3389/fpubh.2022.837728

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“…All items were translated to Italian by native speakers with expertise in health surveys. Besides contributing to higher validity of the measurements, this also allowed for comparisons with other immigrant groups or the general Norwegian population (see previous publications [ 25 , 34 , 47 ]). More specifically, the items included in in this particular study were retrieved from the following surveys:…”

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“…The Internal consistency of both measurements was acceptable (Cronbach’s α = 0.78 and 0.76, respectively; Table 1 ). Individuals’ sociodemographic characteristics are known to influence health and participation in physical activity, including green exercise [ 34 , 47 ]. In this study, the following sociodemographic characteristics were included as possible confounders: Age (in years), Gender (male or female), and Educational level (Upper-level school or lower, University degree [Bachelor, Master, or equivalent], or Doctoral degree [Ph.D. or equivalent]).…”

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“…A peculiarity of this group is that, compared to other immigrant groups, most of Italian immigrants in Norway have a higher educational level and are employed in high-income occupations. For instance, in 2019, it was estimated that 61% of Italian immigrants in Norway had a university degree, with 17% possessing a Doctoral degree [ 34 ] –by comparison, the proportion of individuals with a university degree in Italy and Norway in the same year was 20% and 33%, respectively [ 35 , 36 ]. However, many Italian immigrants in Norway work in less stable and more menial jobs [ 37 ].…”

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“…Moreover, differently than in the non-immigrant population, for which life satisfaction was primarily predicted by sociodemographic factors (primarily educational level), among immigrants life satisfaction was primarily predicted by immigration-related factors, such as having a partner living abroad and experiencing discrimination [ 40 , 44 ]. Relatively to the Italian immigrants in Norway, a recent study found equivalent levels of self-rated health as compared to both the general Norwegian and Italian populations [ 34 ]. However, considering the higher socio-economic status of this group [ 45 , 46 ], which is generally associated with better health, this finding indicate the presence of some health-related challenges.…”

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Background Green exercise (physical activity in presence of nature) has beneficial effects for health and wellbeing. Green exercise is a popular form of recreation in the Nordic countries, but participation is lower among the immigrant population from non-Western countries. However, no attention has been given to immigrants from the European Economic Area regarding this topic. Given the cultural and structural differences that surround green exercise in Italy and Norway, the case of the Italian immigrants in Norway is of interest to enrich our understanding of green exercise and its significance for health and wellbeing among immigrants in the Nordic countries. Methods This convergent mixed methods study investigated the pathways that link green exercise to health and wellbeing among Italian immigrants in Norway. Quantitative data were collected through an online survey (n = 321), which was oversampled to better reflect the sociodemographic profile of the reference population. Logistic regression was used to model the association of green exercise with self-rated health (SRH) or satisfaction with life (SWL) before and after controlling for selected confounders (age, gender, educational level, language proficiency, social support, and childhood experiences with green exercise). Qualitative data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews (n = 14) and analysed thematically. Merging of the two strands was done using a simultaneous bidirectional approach. Results The logistic regression found a significant bivariate association of green exercise with both SRH and SWL, though the association remained significant only for SWL after controlling for confounders. From the thematic analysis, three themes were identified: Green exercise opportunities contributing to overall satisfaction, Closeness to nature, and Embracing a new lifestyle. The integrated findings indicate that green exercise supported the immigrants’ wellbeing, especially by providing stress relief, though socioeconomic status and acculturation may have a major impact on general health. Familiarity, appreciation of nature benefits, social support, and acculturation were identified as facilitating factors. Conclusions This study provides novel insights into how green exercise supports health, wellbeing, and inclusion among immigrants to the Nordic countries and emphasizes the importance of developing culturally adapted strategies to enhance this health-promoting activity among immigrant populations.

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Current state, equality level and trends of self-rated health among old adults with intact physical condition

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Background Self-rated health among old adults (SHOA) indicates individuals' subjective assessments and evaluations of their overall health based on objective physical circumstances. The purpose of this study was to analyze the current state and influencing factors of the subjective perception-based self-rated health (SH) by qualifying selected older adults with similar objective physical conditions, as well as to explore the equality and changing trends of SHOA based on influencing factors. Methods This study designed a cross-sectional study, conducted in three provinces in east, central and west China, and included 1,153 older adults (> = 60 years) with intact physical condition (IPC). The current state of SHOA and its influencing factors were analyzed using mean comparisons and Logistic regression (LR) models. The equality level and trend of SHOA's effect on health literacy, health habits, and access to health care were determined using the Lorenz curve, Gini coefficient, and Vector Autoregression (VAR) model. Results The mean SHOA with IPC was 74.37 ± 13.22. Findings from LR modeling indicated that SHOA with IPC was mainly influenced by age and communication methods (P < 0.05). It was also observed that the total Gini coefficient of the allocation of SHOA with IPC based on communication methods was equal to 0.0188, and the VAR results showed that the total effect of change in SHOA on health literacy among older adults was negative and its duration of the effect exceeded 50. Conclusions The SHOA with IPC was shown to be better and was primarily influenced by age and communication methods. The observed effect of SHOA on health literacy was negative and lasting. To improve SHOA with IPC even further, policymakers could consider promoting the use of modern and convenient communication methods (such as smartphones) through training and purchasing subsidies, as well as focusing on increasing sustained attention and promoting health literacy and behavior among older adults with improved SH.

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Self-Rated Health Among Italian Immigrants Living in Norway: A Cross-Sectional Study

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The significance of green exercise for the health and wellbeing of Italian immigrants in Norway: a mixed-methods study

Current state, equality level and trends of self-rated health among old adults with intact physical condition

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