The Potential of Merging Intersectionality and Critical Ethnography for Advancing Refugee Women's Health Research

Al-Hamad, Areej; Forchuk, Cheryl; Oudshoorn, Abe; McKinley, Gerald

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“…The pattern of results is consistent with previous literature that refugee women's experiences are gendered and impacted by culture and social identities of these women in the host countries. [34][35][36][37] The results of this descriptive re-…”

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“…Similar to the concerns of other refugee groups entering Canada, English as a second language is complicated with numerous dialects and semantics germane to Western culture. [34][35][36][37] The challenges of proficiently grasping this new language can be both externally and internally assigned as a personal deficit. According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), pay equity and employment gaps are prevalent across Canada with variants among provinces.…”

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Ukrainian refugee women’s experiences of settlement and navigating health and social services in Canada

Al-Hamad,

Meterskey,

Yoon

et al. 2024

IJH

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This qualitative descriptive study explores Ukrainian refugee women’s settlement experiences and how they negotiate the social and health care services to support their mental health and well-being in Canada. Utilizing an intersectional lens data from the lived experience of 16 Ukrainian refugee women was thematically analyzed. Four prominent themes emerge from the women’s narratives of their migration and settlement journey – a) confluence of oppressions; b) multifaceted and interwoven paths to cultural integration and adaptation, c) convergence of identity in professional development; and d) navigating settlement. Research findings reveal the complexities of self-reconstruction and socialization as experienced by refugee women. We are of the opinion that hosting refugee women in a new country and providing hope for a new life mean offering them meaningful choices built on forms of affordable and accessible culturally appropriate health and social services and ensuring that their settlement and integration in their new country is successful.

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Ukrainian refugee women’s experiences of settlement and navigating health and social services in Canada

Al-Hamad,

Meterskey,

Yoon

et al. 2024

IJH

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“…Furthermore, it helps bring attention to the synergistic effects of multiple risk factors, vulnerabilities, and experiences. A blended approach of critical ethnography with intersectionality can inform research that empower marginalized groups with a potential to call for social justice and change (Al-Hamad et al, 2022 ). Thus, Syrian refugee women’s health is informed by the intersection of multiple levels of power structures and structures of discrimination in the host country.…”

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Listening to the Voices of Syrian Refugee Women in Canada: an Ethnographic Insight into the Journey from Trauma to Adaptation

Al-Hamad

Forchuk

Oudshoorn

et al. 2022

Int. Migration & Integration

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“…This lack of control over their living situation can potentially hinder their ability to rebuild their lives autonomously, trigger power differences, and add an extra layer of vulnerability [ 8 , 9 ]. This power difference is even more pronounced for refugee women due to the intersection of gender-related disparities [ 10 ]. In addition, refugees' lack of host country citizenship further positions them as guests and makes them vulnerable to various abuses of power [ 11 ].…”

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Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Protocol for a Scoping Review

Al-Hamad,

Yasin,

Metersky

et al. 2024

JMIR Res Protoc

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Background The process of refugee resettlement and integration into new communities is a complex and multifaceted challenge, not only for the refugees themselves but also for the host families involved in homestay housing arrangements. While these homestay arrangements are designed to facilitate smoother transitions and enhance the well-being of refugees, the nuanced dynamics of these interactions and their overall impact on both refugees and their host families remain underexplored. Understanding the experiences of refugees and their host families is vital for effective refugee settlement, integration, and well-being. However, the intricacies of homestay refugee hosting, their interactions with host families, and the impact on their well-being are still unclear and ambiguous. Objective The aim of this scoping review is to examine the breadth of literature on the experiences of refugees living in homestay arrangements with their host families. This review seeks to understand how these dynamics influence refugee well-being, including their integration, social connections, and mental health. Additionally, this scoping review aims to synthesize existing literature on homestay hosting dynamics, focusing on the experiences of refugees and their host families, to identify gaps in knowledge and suggest areas for future research. Methods This scoping review follows Joanna Briggs Institute methodology and will search databases such as CINAHL, SOCIndex, MEDLINE through EBSCO; APA PsycInfo, Scopus through OVID; and Web of Science Core Collection, ProQuest Dissertations, and Theses, and SciELO Citation Index, focusing on literature from 2011 onward, in English, in relation to refugee groups in different host countries, including all types of literature. Literature will be screened by 2 independent reviewers, with disagreements resolved by consensus or a third reviewer. A custom data extraction tool will be created by the research team. Results The results will be organized in tables or diagrams, accompanied by a narrative overview, emphasizing the main synthesized findings related to the dynamics of homestay hosting with host families and refugee well-being. No critical appraisal will be conducted. This scoping review is expected to identify research gaps that will inform the development of homestay refugee hosting models, policies, and practices. It will also offer insights into best practices and policy recommendations to improve homestay hosting programs, ultimately contributing to more effective refugee settlement and integration strategies. Conclusions Understanding the intricate dynamics of homestay hosting arrangements is crucial for developing policies and programs that support the well-being of refugees and the families that host them. This scoping review will shed light on the current knowledge landscape, identify research gaps, and suggest ways to enhance the homestay hosting experience for all parties involved. Through this work, we aim to contribute to the development of more inclusive, supportive, and effective approaches to refugee hosting, resettlement, and integration. International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/56242

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The Potential of Merging Intersectionality and Critical Ethnography for Advancing Refugee Women's Health Research

Cited by 8 publications

References 45 publications

Ukrainian refugee women’s experiences of settlement and navigating health and social services in Canada

Ukrainian refugee women’s experiences of settlement and navigating health and social services in Canada

Listening to the Voices of Syrian Refugee Women in Canada: an Ethnographic Insight into the Journey from Trauma to Adaptation

Homestay Hosting Dynamics and Refugee Well-Being: Protocol for a Scoping Review

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