Blar i HV - Institutt for sykepleie og helsefremmende arbeid 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 ... -
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 ... -
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: ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
Health care-seeking patterns for female genital mutilation/cutting among young Somalis in Norway
(BMC Public Health;18:517, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-04-18)Background Female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) is a great concern, considering all the potential health implications. Use of health care services related to FGM/C by women who have been subjected to FGM/C in Norway ... -
The impact of having a child with special needs: Labour market adaptations of immigrant and majority mothers
(Acta Sociologica;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-11-26)This article compares how having a child with special needs shapes the labour market adaptations of immigrant and majority mothers. We use longitudinal data from Norwegian public registers including all women who gave ... -
Is female circumcision evolving or dissolving in Norway? A qualitative study on attitudes toward the practice among young Somalis in the Oslo area
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-11-26)Female genital mutilation or female circumcision (FC) is increasingly visible on the global health and development agenda – both as a matter of social justice and equality for women and as a research priority. Norway is ... -
A lonely life- A qualitative study of immigrant women on long-term sick leave in Norway
(International Journal of Nursing Studies;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2015-04-03)Background This study focuses on the everyday life of immigrant women with chronic pain on long-term sick leave in Norway. Research has shown that rehabilitation of immigrant women with chronic pain might be challenging ... -
Long Sickness absence differences between natives and immigrant workers: The role of differences in self-reported health
(Journal of International Migration and Integration;, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2013-05-05)The limited empirical evidence on sickness absence among immigrants indicates that non-Western immigrants have a higher incidence of sickness-related absence than natives. The purpose of this article is to examine whether ... -
Mental health challenges of young labor migrants from the healthcare professionals perspective: Lessons learned from a multi‐country meeting
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2021)The mental health of young labor immigrants (YLI’s) is a public health issue that has become notably more apparent during the COVID-19 pandemic. It is well established in the literature that most YLI’s are young and healthy ... -
Systematic mapping review of the factors influencing physical activity and sedentary behaviour in ethnic minority groups in Europe: A DEDIPAC study
(Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2017)Background: Physical activity and sedentary behaviour are associated with health and wellbeing. Studies indicate that ethnic minority groups are both less active and more sedentary than the majority population and that ... -
Uptake of Attendance Benefit for Children with a Disability in Norway: Impact of Socioeconomic Status and Immigrant Background
(Scandinavian Journal of Disability Research;Volume 22 - Issue 1, Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2020-04-24)In this study, we examine the take-up of a non-mean tested cash benefit for children with a disability in Norway. We question if the uptake of the attendance benefit varies according to socioeconomic status and immigrant ... -
Utilization of somatic specialist services among psychiatric immigrant patients: the Norwegian patient registry study
(BMC Health Services Research;2018 18:852, Journal article; Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018-11-13)Background: Amongst psychiatric patients, the leading causes of reduced quality of life and premature death are chronic viral infections and cardiovascular diseases. In spite of this, there are extremely high levels of ...