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View article: Differences in healthcare access between Rohingya refugees and their host community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh
Differences in healthcare access between Rohingya refugees and their host community in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh Open
Background Forced migration is increasing globally and majority of the forced migrants are displaced in low- and middle-income countries. Bangladesh, which hosts about one million Rohingya refugees in one of the world's largest refugee cam…
View article: How to make sense of information about COVID-19 and the vaccine from the authorities? A qualitative study of migrants’ experiences in two Swedish communities
How to make sense of information about COVID-19 and the vaccine from the authorities? A qualitative study of migrants’ experiences in two Swedish communities Open
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the communication challenges faced by public authorities in reaching all groups in society. The overall aim of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences of non-native Swedish speak…
View article: How to make sense of information about COVID-19 and the vaccine from the authorities? A qualitative study of migrants’ experiences in two Swedish communities
How to make sense of information about COVID-19 and the vaccine from the authorities? A qualitative study of migrants’ experiences in two Swedish communities Open
The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the communication challenges faced by public authorities in reaching all groups in society. The overall aim of this study is to gain an in-depth understanding of the experiences of non-native Swedish speak…
View article: 273 Mapping national data repositories in Ireland for refugee and migrant health research, policy and practice
273 Mapping national data repositories in Ireland for refugee and migrant health research, policy and practice Open
OP 5: Health Policy 1, B308 (FCSH), September 3, 2025, 14:30 - 15:30 Background Health information systems (HIS) play an important role in providing evidence for policies and practices that address disparities and promote health. However, …
View article: Experiences of health informers working with intercultural communication in Stockholm, Sweden during COVID-19: a qualitative study
Experiences of health informers working with intercultural communication in Stockholm, Sweden during COVID-19: a qualitative study Open
Background During the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic, it was noted that migrants in Stockholm, Sweden, had a higher risk of contracting the virus and had a higher risk of mortality. In response to this, to provide information to p…
View article: Student experiences and perspectives on decolonising global health education: a qualitative study across five Nordic countries
Student experiences and perspectives on decolonising global health education: a qualitative study across five Nordic countries Open
Decolonising Nordic global health education is a long-term process requiring sustained institutional commitment. Student-informed strategies include embedding reflexivity into curricula, engaging with Nordic colonial histories, and designi…
View article: The Intersection Between Migration and Global Health: Gaps in Research and Data
The Intersection Between Migration and Global Health: Gaps in Research and Data Open
Migration and health is one of the fields that encompasses all key aspects of global health. The health of migrants is impacted predominantly by determinants of health, conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. The det…
View article: A multilingual telephone service for crisis communication with migrant groups: Swedish experiences of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic
A multilingual telephone service for crisis communication with migrant groups: Swedish experiences of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic Open
Migrants living in socioeconomically disadvantaged neighborhoods in Sweden were overrepresented among the infected and deceased in COVID-19 and vaccination coverage was substantially lower, despite being free of charge. The overarching aim…
View article: Association of international remittance with satisfaction and utilization of maternal healthcare services in Nepal: A secondary analysis of two cohort studies
Association of international remittance with satisfaction and utilization of maternal healthcare services in Nepal: A secondary analysis of two cohort studies Open
This study aimed to explore the association of international remittance with satisfaction and utilization of maternal health services in Nepal. This is a secondary analysis based on two prospective cohort studies. Regression analyses were …
View article: Framework for refugee and migrant health research in the <scp>WHO</scp> European Region
Framework for refugee and migrant health research in the <span>WHO</span> European Region Open
Migration is a longstanding, growing global phenomenon. As a social determinant of health, migration can lead to health inequities between people on the move and host populations. Thus, it is imperative that there is a coordinated effort t…
View article: Management of emotional distress following a myocardial infarction: a qualitative content analysis
Management of emotional distress following a myocardial infarction: a qualitative content analysis Open
Myocardial infarction (MI) is one of the leading causes of mortality and disability worldwide. Emotional distress, such as anxiety and depression, are common among MI patients. The aim of this study was to investigate emotional reactions f…
View article: Companions to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Sweden – experiences of Swedish families
Companions to unaccompanied asylum-seeking children in Sweden – experiences of Swedish families Open
Purpose 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 community. The purpose of this paper is to explore how famil…
View article: Self-perceived cognitive status and cognitive challenges associated with cardiac rehabilitation management: experiences of elderly myocardial infarction patients
Self-perceived cognitive status and cognitive challenges associated with cardiac rehabilitation management: experiences of elderly myocardial infarction patients Open
Elderly MI patients are situated in a complex life context, dealing with a transition to retirement, multiple health issues and age-related cognitive decline. In this context, the MI experience is marginalised, and cognitive decline normal…
View article: Experiences and reflections of Somali unaccompanied girls on their first years in Sweden: a follow-up study after two decades
Experiences and reflections of Somali unaccompanied girls on their first years in Sweden: a follow-up study after two decades Open
Purpose Unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC) from Somalia are one of the largest groups of UASC in Europe and Sweden. The current study is a follow-up of a Swedish study conducted in 1999, where unaccompanied asylum-seeking girls (…
View article: Refugee and migrant health – improving access to health care for people in between
Refugee and migrant health – improving access to health care for people in between Open
Since 2015, Serbia has been a central waypoint along the western Balkans migration route. After the closure of the humanitarian corridor in March 2016, thousands remained trapped in Serbia reluctant to seek asylum, as this would undermine …
View article: Detainees, staff, and health care services in immigration detention centres: a descriptive comparison of detention systems in Sweden and in the Benelux countries
Detainees, staff, and health care services in immigration detention centres: a descriptive comparison of detention systems in Sweden and in the Benelux countries Open
Despite the Common European Asylum System framework, differences exist among the four European Union member states in providing services to immigrant detainees. This study highlights these differences, thereby providing a window on how the…
View article: Life in Immigration Detention Centers : An exploration of health of immigrant detainees in Sweden and three other EU member states
Life in Immigration Detention Centers : An exploration of health of immigrant detainees in Sweden and three other EU member states Open
Governments around the world use immigration detention to detain and deport irregular immigrants, which negatively affects their health. The aim of this thesis was to explore, describe and identify factors that could mitigate the effect of…
View article: Quality of life among immigrants in Swedish immigration detention centres: a cross-sectional questionnaire study
Quality of life among immigrants in Swedish immigration detention centres: a cross-sectional questionnaire study Open
Immigrant detainees report low QOL. Services provided at the centres, especially the support received from detention staff, is positively associated with their QOL. A review of detention guidelines addressing language barriers, staff train…
View article: “A prison with extra flavours”: experiences of immigrants in Swedish immigration detention centres
“A prison with extra flavours”: experiences of immigrants in Swedish immigration detention centres Open
Purpose – The immigration detention environment largely influences the health and well-being of detainees by either aggravating medical conditions or contributing to new illness. There is limited research on how detainees experience and tr…
View article: 'It is a Thin Line to Walk On': Challenges of Staff Working at Swedish Immigration Detention Centres
'It is a Thin Line to Walk On': Challenges of Staff Working at Swedish Immigration Detention Centres Open
Detention of irregular migrants awaiting deportation is widely practiced in many countries and has been shown to have profound negative impact on health and well-being of detainees. Detention staff, an integral part of the detention enviro…
View article: “It is a thin line to walk on”: Challenges of staff working at Swedish immigration detention centres
“It is a thin line to walk on”: Challenges of staff working at Swedish immigration detention centres Open
Detention of irregular migrants awaiting deportation is widely practiced in many countries and has been shown to have profound negative impact on health and well-being of detainees. Detention staff, an integral part of the detention enviro…