Blar i ODA Open Digital Archive på emneord "Immigrants"
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A qualitative study of immigrant women on long-term sick leave and their experience of dignity
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore if and how immigrant women suffering from chronic pain experience and maintain their dignity, during rehabilitation. Methods: The study was designed as a field study, ... -
Access to Norwegian healthcare system - Challenges for sub-Saharan African immigrants
(International Journal for Equity in Health;18, Article number: 125 (2019), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-28)Background: Immigrants face barriers in accessing healthcare services in high-income countries. Inequalities in health and access to healthcare services among immigrants have been previously investigated. However, little ... -
Adiposity and hyperglycaemia in pregnancy and related health outcomes in European ethnic minorities of Asian and African origin: a review.
(Food & Nutrition Research;57, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013)Background: Ethnic minorities in Europe have high susceptibility to type 2 diabetes (T2DM) and, in some groups, also cardiovascular disease (CVD). Pregnancy can be considered a stress test that predicts future morbidity ... -
Are immigrant youth involved in voluntary organizations more likely than their non-immigrant peers to be engaged in politics? Survey evidence from Norway
(Acta Sociologic;Volume: 63 issue: 3, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-06)The aim of this paper is to examine the link between associational involvement and political participation among youth in Norway and how this link varies between boys and girls of an immigrant or non-immigrant background. ... -
Are immigrants and descendants with ill health more prone to unemployment? Evidence from 18 European countries
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2016-10-21)Objective: Previous research has established that both ill health and minority status are associated with unemployment. Less is known, however, about the interplay between having ill health and being from minority ... -
Associations Between Immigration-Related User Factors and eHealth Activities for Self-Care: Case of First-Generation Immigrants From Pakistan in the Oslo Area, Norway
(JMIR Public Health and Surveillance;Vol 5, No 3 (2019): Jul-Sep, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2019-07-28)Background: Immigrant populations are often disproportionally affected by chronic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Use of information and communication technology (ICT) is one promising approach for better ... -
Barriers and Facilitators to Civic Engagement Among Elderly African Immigrants in Oslo
(Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2010)The numbers of elderly immigrants are increasing in Norway and their participation in civic activities is recognized to be crucial to their health and wellbeing. A qualitative study of 24 African immigrants aged 50 years ... -
"Being a foreigner is no advantage" – Career paths and barriers for immigrants in Norwegian academia
(AFI Report 2016:12, Research report, 2016)Researchers from the Work Research Institute (AFI) at Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences and the Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and Education (NIFU) have jointly prepared this ... -
Beyond Culture and Language: Access to Diabetes Preventive Health Services among Somali Women in Norway
(Journal of Diabetes Research;2015, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Despite the high prevalence of type 2 diabetes in some immigrant and refugee communities in Norway, there is very little information available on their utilization of diabetes prevention interventions, particularly for ... -
Bonding and bridging : a case study of four Somali women’s organizations in Norway, Oslo. Their roles, activities and the collaborations existing between them
(Master thesis, 2010)This study aims at finding out basic information and factors that contribute to the establishment of four Somali women‟s organizations in Norway, particularly in Oslo, to describe their main activities, roles, visions, and ... -
Breast-feeding and complementary feeding practices in the first 6 months of life among Norwegian-Somali and Norwegian-Iraqi infants: the InnBaKost survey
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Objective: To examine breast-feeding and complementary feeding practices during the first 6 months of life among Norwegian infants of Somali and Iraqi family origin. Design: A cross-sectional survey was performed during ... -
Cervical cancer screening among immigrantwomen in Norway- The healthcare providers’perspectives
(Scandinavian Journal of Primary Health Care;VOL. 36, NO. 4, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-10-05)Objective: To explore health care providers’ (HCPs) experiences regarding cervical cancer screening (CCS) among immigrant women, their strategies to facilitate these consultations and their need for further information. Design: ... -
A comparative study of Somali immigrants in Minnesota and Norway, a critical response to the book “The Immigrants’ Superpower” by Gerhard Helskog
(Master thesis, 2010)This thesis is a literature review, comparing research concerning Somali immigrants in Minnesota and Norway. The starting point for the comparison is the critique of Norwegian integration policies and welfare policies in ... -
Dementia and immigrant groups: a qualitative study of challenges related to identifying, assessing, and diagnosing dementia
(BMC Health Services Research;18:910, Journal article; Journal article, 2018-11-29)Along with the ageing of the general population, Europe’s migrant populations are also ageing, thus posing new challenges for dementia care services, particularly if the services are to be adjusted to persons with different ... -
Dementia and Migration: Family Care Patterns Merging With Public Care Services
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)This article focuses on cognitive impairment and dementia in the context of transnational migration. Based on data from focus group discussions and interviews, we conclude that to adjust to the needs of care within ... -
Demographic Profile of Syrians in Norway
(European Studies of Population; Volume 20, Chapter; Peer reviewed, 2020-01-15)The number and composition of Syrians in Norway changed dramatically from 2011 to 2018. Most notably, the size of the Syrian immigrant population increased from less than 1500 to 27,400 – more than an 18-fold growth. The ... -
Developing a systems-based framework of the factors influencing dietary and Physical activity behaviours in ethnic minority populations living in Europe - a DEDIPACstudy
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background Some ethnic minority populations have a higher risk of non-communicable diseases than the majority European population. Diet and physical activity behaviours contribute to this risk, shaped by a system of ... -
Development and Pilot Testing of 24-Hour Multiple-Pass Recall to Assess Dietary Intake of Toddlers of Somali- and Iraqi-Born Mothers Living in Norway
(Nutrients;6(6), Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2014-06-19)The aim of this study was to develop, test, and evaluate a 24-h recall procedure to assess the dietary intake of toddlers of Somali- and Iraqi-born mothers living in Norway. A protocol for a 24-h multiple-pass recall ... -
Do Immigrants’ Preferences for Neighbourhood Qualities Contribute to Segregation? The Case of Oslo
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015)Ethnic residential segregation is often explained with the claim that ‘immigrants don’t want to integrate—they prefer to stick together with co-ethnics’. By contrast, mixed neighbourhoods are seen as crucial for achieving ... -
Early school leaving in the care population - Differences by county of origin
(Child & Family Social Work;Volume 23, Issue 4 - November 2018, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-05-11)In many Western countries, children in immigrant families are considered at increased risk of experiencing social problems and marginalisation and are often overrepresented in the care population. How these children ...