International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care: Volume 18 Issue 2

Barriers to education and employment among Arabic speaking refugee and immigrant women

Shahla Namak, Fadi Aboud Syriani, Margaret Singer, Parissa Jahromi Ballard

During the refugee resettlement process, women are often subject to discriminatory policies, which may put them at risk of a difficult transition. This study aims to extend and…

Knowledge, risk perceptions and practices surrounding chronic inflammatory diseases among first and second generation South Asian immigrants parents and children

Andrea C. Rishworth, Ashika Niraula, Tiffany Cao, Jimena Carrillo Lay, Justin Ferrari, Sarah Zaman, Kathi Wilson

The purpose of this study is to examine knowledge and perceptions of risk surrounding chronic inflammatory diseases (CIDs) and intergenerational development, as well as practices…

Perspectives of Syrian refugees on antibiotic use and prescribing in Dutch primary care: a qualitative study

Rima Alkirawan, Ramin Kawous, Evert Bloemen, Maria van den Muijsenbergh, Simone Goosen, Jeanine Suurmond, Fijgje de Boer

This study is oriented towards getting insight into the perspectives, knowledge and practices among Syrian refugees regarding antibiotic use and prescribing in Dutch primary care.

Social isolation and loneliness in older immigrants during COVID-19: a scoping review

Souraya Sidani, Melissa Northwood, Bharati Sethi, Zhixi Cecilia Zhuang, Konain Edhi

The stay-at-home orders were necessary to contain the spread of COVID-19 but have worsened social isolation and loneliness among older persons. Strategies to maintain social…

Companions to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Sweden – experiences of Swedish families

Magdalena Bjerneld, Soorej Jose Puthoopparambil

Many unaccompanied children have sought asylum in Sweden during recent years. They needed different kinds of support not only from the authorities but also from the local…