A5028918604- Migration, Health and Trauma
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Poverty, Education, and Child Welfare
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Land Rights and Reforms
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Child Development and Digital Technology
- Immune responses and vaccinations
- Migration, Refugees, and Integration
- Asian Geopolitics and Ethnography
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Diaspora, migration, transnational identity
- Cultural Competency in Health Care
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- ICT in Developing Communities
- Sex work and related issues
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Agriculture, Land Use, Rural Development
University of Ottawa
2016-2023
University of Oslo
2019-2021
Chiang Mai University
2021
Norwegian Institute of Public Health
2019
Mahidol Oxford Tropical Medicine Research Unit
2016-2017
Shoklo Malaria Research Unit
2016-2017
Mahidol University
2016-2017
University of New Brunswick
2015
This article aims to identify how the health system in Tak province, Thailand has responded migrants' barriers tuberculosis (TB) treatment. Our qualitatively driven multi-methods project utilized focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and a survey of community volunteers collect data 2014 from multiple perspectives. Migrants identified legal status transportation difficulties as primary seeking TB Lack financial resources locating appropriate affordable services other Thai...
Thai massage is a highly gendered and culturally specific occupation. Many female masseuses migrate to Norway as marriage migrants such are entitled the same public healthcare Norwegian citizens. Additionally, anyone who not fluent in have an interpreter provided by system. most other countries aspire universal health coverage, but certain immigrant populations continue experience difficulties accessing appropriate healthcare. This study examined access among migrant Oslo.Guided theory, we...
In Tak province, Thailand migrants and refugees from Myanmar navigate a pluralistic healthcare system to seek Tuberculosis (TB) care variety of government non-governmental providers. This multi-methods qualitative study examined access TB, TB/HIV multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) treatment with an emphasis on barriers enabling factors. the summer fall 2014, we conducted 12 key informant interviews public health officials TB We also 11 focus group discussions who were receiving MDR-TB...
In Thailand's northwestern Tak province, contextual conditions along the border with Myanmar pose difficulties for TB control among migrant populations. Incomplete surveillance data, patient mobility, and loss to follow-up make it difficult estimate burden implement effective measures. This multi-methods study examined tuberculosis, tuberculosis human immunodeficiency virus co-infection, multidrug-resistant treatment accessibility migrants refugees in health system response, public...
Background The Thailand-Myanmar border separates two very different health systems. healthcare system in eastern Myanmar remains underdeveloped as a result of decades instability. Comparatively, Tak province, Thailand has more resources. In this Thai province government hospitals and non-governmental organizations provide tuberculosis (TB) treatment to migrants refugees. Objectives Our overall study aimed explore accessibility TB treatment, surveillance responsiveness specific migrant...
Background Choosing where to give birth can be a matter of life and death for both mother child. Migrants, registered or unregistered, may face different choices challenges than non-migrants. Despite this, previous research on the factors migrant women consider when deciding is very limited. This paper addresses this gap by examining women's decision making in respective border urban locale Thailand. Methods We held focus group discussions [13] with 72 non-Thai pregnant at non-government...
Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate the health and well-being Thai immigrant women in transnational marriages. Design/methodology/approach Interviews with 13 living Norway who have (had) a Norwegian spouse/partner were conducted transcripts analysed using thematic analysis. Findings Initial culture shock mixture employment issues, ties, marital relationships social networks intertwined influence women’s over time. Sending financial remittances family Thailand could be...
Abstract Background Migrants experience stress before, during and after migrating to a new country, all of which influences their mental wellbeing. In Norway, migration from Thailand is highly gendered as most Thai migrants are women who migrate live with Norwegian spouse. Massage shops, often owned by entrepreneurs, locale where use cultural knowledge bridge into the local economy. There little about migrant masseuses’ in daily life associated coping strategies. The objective this inquiry...
This is a protocol for co-registered Cochrane and Campbell Review (Methodology). The objectives are as follows: To identify, describe assess methods for: when to replicate systematic review; how review.
Many countries aspiring to achieve universal health coverage struggle with how ensure for undocumented migrants. Using a case study of maternal care in Thailand-Myanmar border region this article explores migrants, service provision challenges and the contribution voluntary insurance program.In 2018 we interviewed 18 key informants who provided, oversaw or contributed healthcare services migrant women Tak province, Thailand.In region, found that public non-profit providers helped increase...
This paper examines the convergence of HIV/AIDS and social processes through which women access customary land in rural Malawi. Data were collected from focus group discussions with patrilineal matrilineal communities. Women's tenure is primarily determined kinship membership, inheritance practices location residence. In communities, inherited male lineage relationships members who are rightful heirs. Conversely matrilocal as daughters directly inherit land. research found that HIV/AIDS,...
Abstract Background Millions of women give birth annually without the support a trained attendant. Generally and globally, countries provide maternal health services for their citizens but there is coverage gap undocumented migrant who often can’t access same care due to legal status. The objective this investigation explore migrants’ experiences perceptions healthcare accessibility. Methods We held focus groups discussions with 64 pregnant at 3 clinics on Thailand–Myanmar border asked how...
Limited access to health education can be a barrier for reaching the Sustainable Development Goals, especially in rural communities sub-Saharan Africa. We addressed this gap by installing community information spots (InfoSpots) with internet and locally stored digital platform (the platform) Migoli Izazi, Tanzania. The objective of case study was explore perspectives experiences InfoSpot users non-users these communities. conducted 35 semi-structured interviews participants living, working...
Abstract This article studies the social and technological barriers that prevent documented undocumented female migrants in Thailand's Chiang Mai Province from improving their literacy skills using media such as Facebook. In July 2019, our team conducted nine focus-group discussions (FGD) with 38 participants a picture sorting activity. Using graphics FGDs helped us to better engage migrant populations low skills. Demographic information of each FGD participant was also collected. Findings...