New beginnings, new challenges : health & housing of asylum seekers and refugees in their early post-migration period in Sweden DOI Creative Commons

Charlotta van Eggermont Arwidson

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

<p dir="ltr">Asylum seekers and recently resettled refugees are at an increased risk of poor mental health. Besides pre-migration experiences, the early post-migration period in host countries presents numerous challenges that can negatively impact their health well-being, including such as housing, socioeconomic difficulties. Additionally, Sweden has adopted more restrictive migration policies, which leading to a growing tension between needs policy objectives reducing migration. Gaining deeper understanding day-to-day faced during post- is crucial effectively address mitigate potential adverse on asylum refugees.</p><p dir="ltr"><b>Study I</b>, cross-sectional population-based survey, utilized generic EQ-5D- 5L scale assess health-related quality life index value study population 1,215 individuals from Syria who Sweden. The results showed most frequently reported problem EQ-5D-5L was depression/anxiety, low associated with being woman, older age, social support. <b>Study II</b> qualitative based semi-structured interviews fourteen two accommodation centers Sweden, exploring experiences living these centers. indicated were heavily influenced by uncertainty process constraints imposed limited resources housing conditions, often described frozen life. This source constant worry, concerns about long-term effects Despite challenges, highlighted care practices arose spontaneously among residents, reflecting shared concern for each other's well-being. III</b>, utilizing same data collection used Study II, explored COVID-19 pandemic. findings revealed conditions shaped how pandemic experienced. feeling increasingly excluded society, sentiment reinforced response authorities perceived lacking or unique situation. IV</b> register-based prospective longitudinal cohort includes all adult received residence permits 2010 2012. investigated association type (institutional self-organized) prescriptions antidepressants anxiolytic medication, well specialized in- outpatient visits diagnoses CMDs, over five-year follow-up after granted refugee status. had lived institutional greater having higher likelihood compared those self-organized housing.</p><p dir="ltr">The thesis emphasizes importance shaping particular focus key factors distress. It also suggests collective tends be harmful than housing. Overall, advocate context-sensitive interventions addressing individual, community, structural factors, improving alleviating strengthening support networks prevent issues. calls transparent fast-tracked process.</p><h3>List scientific papers</h3><p dir="ltr">I. Gottvall, M., Sjölund, S., <b>Arwidson, C.</b>, & Saboonchi, F. (2020). Health-related Syrian Quality Life Research. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-019-02323-5" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-019-02323-5</a></p><p dir="ltr">II. <b>van Eggermont Arwidson, Holmgren, J., Gottberg, K., Tinghög, P., Eriksson, H. (2022). Living life: seekers' Conflict Health 2022, 16(1):1-47. href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-022-00480-y" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-022-00480-y</a></p><p dir="ltr">III. H., K. (2024). (Over)crowded house: while BMC Public Health, 24(1): 622. href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18089-6" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18089-6</a></p><p dir="ltr">IV. P. Housing its healthcare utilization common disorders Sweden: A nationwide study. [Submitted]</p>

Language: Английский

Housing inequalities and health outcomes among migrant and refugee populations in high-income countries: a mixed-methods systematic review DOI Creative Commons
Kritika Rana, Jennifer L. Kent, Andrew Page

et al.

BMC Public Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 25(1)

Published: March 22, 2025

Abstract Background Migrant and refugee populations are disproportionately affected by the housing crises reportedly impacting high-income countries around globe. However, health implications of inequalities within these communities contexts remain relatively understudied. This review aimed to synthesise evidence on prevalent among migrant in countries, identify pathways linking outcomes. Methods systematic employed Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for mixed-methods reviews using a convergent integrated approach synthesis integration. Electronic database searches were conducted Medline (OVID), Web Science (ISI), Embase PsycInfo Scopus, CINAHL (EBSCO), supplemented grey literature Google Scholar, MedNar, WHOLIS. Eligible studies included quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods designs focused understanding how associated with physical mental Results A total 65 published between 1995 2024 this review, comprising 38 quantitative 27 qualitative studies. Substandard conditions, such as overcrowding poor ventilation, consistently adverse outcomes, including respiratory illnesses experiences anxiety depression. The type tenure also impacted both health, specifically living inadequate rental opposed self-owned homes, was linked poorer increased risk issues. Similarly, insecurity stemming from unstable situations insecure tenancy, well neighbourhood conditions safety concerns deprived neighbourhoods, led exacerbation Furthermore, affordability challenges decreased satisfaction outcomes depression psychological distress. Conclusions highlights critical role social determinant wellbeing along highlighting potential through which impact Ensuring access adequate, affordable, secure housing, while improving is essential populations.

Language: Английский

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Successful Refugee Cohabitation With Host Families: A Concept Analysis and Model Development DOI Creative Commons

Areej Al‐Hamad,

Yasin M. Yasin, Kateryna Metersky

et al.

Journal of Holistic Nursing, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: Aug. 30, 2024

This concept analysis aims to address the gap in knowledge regarding of successful refugee cohabitation with host families. It seeks develop a conceptual model that integrates holistic nursing and healthcare practices into settings enhance well-being.

Language: Английский

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on incident diagnosis patterns in German refugee centres: quasi-experimental study, 2018-2023 DOI Creative Commons
Kayvan Bozorgmehr, Stella Erdmann,

Sven Rohleder

et al.

Research Square (Research Square), Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: April 10, 2024

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic may have affected morbidity patterns of residents in refugee centres, but empirical evidence is scarce. We utilised linked data from a health surveillance network German employing quasi-experimental design to examine the effects on newly diagnosed medical conditions. These diagnoses were coded on-site healthcare facilities for patients. Our analysis encompasses timeframe October 2018 April 2023 and includes individual-level 109,175 refugees. This resulted 76,289 patient-months across 21 with total occupancy 144,012 person-months. employed segmented regression analyses, adjusting time trends, socio-demographic factors, centre occupancy, centre-specific characteristics, evaluate pandemic's impact incident diagnosis among significantly altered refugees centres. Notably, incidents injuries, mental disorders, psychotherapeutic drug prescriptions, genitourinary diseases rose, while respiratory decreased, later rebounding. An 88% increase injury-related suggests heightened violence experiences during flight or Mental disorder prescriptions rose by 73% 95%, reflecting pandemic-related stressors highlighting multifaceted health.

Language: Английский

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Let this be a safe place: a qualitative study into midwifery care for forcibly displaced women in the Netherlands DOI Creative Commons
J. B. Tankink, A. E. H. Verschuuren, Johanna P. de Graaf

et al.

BMC Health Services Research, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 24(1)

Published: Nov. 29, 2024

Language: Английский

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New beginnings, new challenges : health & housing of asylum seekers and refugees in their early post-migration period in Sweden DOI Creative Commons

Charlotta van Eggermont Arwidson

Published: Dec. 12, 2024

<p dir="ltr">Asylum seekers and recently resettled refugees are at an increased risk of poor mental health. Besides pre-migration experiences, the early post-migration period in host countries presents numerous challenges that can negatively impact their health well-being, including such as housing, socioeconomic difficulties. Additionally, Sweden has adopted more restrictive migration policies, which leading to a growing tension between needs policy objectives reducing migration. Gaining deeper understanding day-to-day faced during post- is crucial effectively address mitigate potential adverse on asylum refugees.</p><p dir="ltr"><b>Study I</b>, cross-sectional population-based survey, utilized generic EQ-5D- 5L scale assess health-related quality life index value study population 1,215 individuals from Syria who Sweden. The results showed most frequently reported problem EQ-5D-5L was depression/anxiety, low associated with being woman, older age, social support. <b>Study II</b> qualitative based semi-structured interviews fourteen two accommodation centers Sweden, exploring experiences living these centers. indicated were heavily influenced by uncertainty process constraints imposed limited resources housing conditions, often described frozen life. This source constant worry, concerns about long-term effects Despite challenges, highlighted care practices arose spontaneously among residents, reflecting shared concern for each other's well-being. III</b>, utilizing same data collection used Study II, explored COVID-19 pandemic. findings revealed conditions shaped how pandemic experienced. feeling increasingly excluded society, sentiment reinforced response authorities perceived lacking or unique situation. IV</b> register-based prospective longitudinal cohort includes all adult received residence permits 2010 2012. investigated association type (institutional self-organized) prescriptions antidepressants anxiolytic medication, well specialized in- outpatient visits diagnoses CMDs, over five-year follow-up after granted refugee status. had lived institutional greater having higher likelihood compared those self-organized housing.</p><p dir="ltr">The thesis emphasizes importance shaping particular focus key factors distress. It also suggests collective tends be harmful than housing. Overall, advocate context-sensitive interventions addressing individual, community, structural factors, improving alleviating strengthening support networks prevent issues. calls transparent fast-tracked process.</p><h3>List scientific papers</h3><p dir="ltr">I. Gottvall, M., Sjölund, S., <b>Arwidson, C.</b>, & Saboonchi, F. (2020). Health-related Syrian Quality Life Research. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-019-02323-5" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-019-02323-5</a></p><p dir="ltr">II. <b>van Eggermont Arwidson, Holmgren, J., Gottberg, K., Tinghög, P., Eriksson, H. (2022). Living life: seekers' Conflict Health 2022, 16(1):1-47. href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-022-00480-y" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1186/s13031-022-00480-y</a></p><p dir="ltr">III. H., K. (2024). (Over)crowded house: while BMC Public Health, 24(1): 622. href="https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18089-6" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-18089-6</a></p><p dir="ltr">IV. P. Housing its healthcare utilization common disorders Sweden: A nationwide study. [Submitted]</p>

Language: Английский

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