The impact of social determinants of health on international migrants’ health outcomes: a bibliometric analysis
International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care
ISSN: 1747-9894
Article publication date: 16 October 2024
Issue publication date: 21 November 2024
Abstract
Purpose
The aim of this study is to conduct an in-depth exploration of the research landscape concerning the impact of social determinants of health (SDH) on the health outcomes of international migrants.
Design/methodology/approach
Leveraging the extensive Scopus database, this study retrieved a total of 2,255 articles spanning the years 1993–2023. The framework for analysis used the SDH categories outlined by the World Health Organization.
Findings
The research landscape exhibited an apparent increase in the number of publications, but not a net increase in the research productivity. The USA emerged as the leading contributor to research output, with the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health emerging as the most prolific publication venue, and the University of Toronto ranking as the most prolific institution. The SDH category that received the highest number of publications was the “community and social context”. Migrants from different regions in Asia (East, Central and South Asia) and those from Latin America and the Caribbean region appeared to be the most commonly researched. Highly cited articles predominantly delved into mental health outcomes arising from discrimination and migration policies.
Research limitations/implications
The findings proffer valuable insights for shaping future research endeavors, accentuating the imperative for diversified studies encompassing underrepresented domains, broader health outcomes and the inclusion of migrant populations from different world regions in investigative pursuits.
Originality/value
This study delivers a comprehensive analysis of the research landscape, unveiling critical trends in the realm of SDH and migrant health outcomes.
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Acknowledgements
Funding: None.
Conflict of interests: The author has no conflict of interest of any type.
Artificial intelligence: The author acknowledges the use of QuillBot and Google Bard for language editing only.
Consent for publications: Not applicable.
Ethics approval: Not applicable.
Citation
Sweileh, W. (2024), "The impact of social determinants of health on international migrants’ health outcomes: a bibliometric analysis", International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care, Vol. 20 No. 4, pp. 634-656. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJMHSC-01-2024-0006
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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