Migrants in Norway bear a higher burden of COVID-19 infections and hospitalization as compared to non-migrants. The aim our study was understand how migrants perceive their own health risk, they access information regarding the preventive measures, degree trust this information, Norwegian authorities news media, migrants' adherence authorities' recommendations pandemic.An online survey performed between May July 2020 among 529 Polish, Arabic, Somali, Tamil, Spanish-speaking Norway. For each...

Abstract Background The health of forcibly displaced individuals changes along their migration path and estimates disease burden are essential to develop care policies practices adequately corresponding needs. This study aims describe the status use medication among Syrian refugees in two different phases: a transit setting recipient country. Further, we aim investigate associations between related exposures both chronic pain mental refugees. Methods is cross-sectional based on survey data...

Conflict-driven displacement is an indisputable social determinant of health. Yet, data on changes in health along the migration trajectories refugees are scarce. This study aims to assess longitudinal somatic and mental use medication among Syrian relocating from a conflict-near transit setting Middle East resettlement Europe. Further, we examine different status factors that predict early postmigration period. prospective cohort study. Survey were collected during 2017–2018 adult Lebanon...

Objectives This study aims to examine associations, predictors and pharmacological treatment of chronic pain mental health problems among Syrian refugees in a longitudinal perspective. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting We collected survey data Lebanon granted resettlement Norway (self-administered questionnaires) at follow-up 1 year after arrival (structured telephone interviews). Participants Adult attending mandatory pretravel courses 2017–2018 were invited participate. In total,...

Abstract Background Forced migrants can be exposed to various stressors that impact their health and wellbeing. How the different stages in migration process impacts is however poorly explored. The aim of this study was examine changes self-rated (SRH) quality life (QoL) among a cohort adult Syrian refugees before after resettlement Norway. Method We used prospective longitudinal design with two assessment points Lebanon accepted for gathered baseline data 2017/2018 subsequently at follow-up...

Aims: The over-representation of migrants among those infected by COVID-19 in high-income countries has spurred questions about insufficient distribution health information to society’s subgroups. Our study aimed shed light on migrants’ experiences with relating Norway. Methods: We conducted 55 semi-structured interviews from five different living Norway: Somalia (10), Syria (15), Sri Lanka Chile and Poland (10). were performed bilingual researchers a migrant background, audio-recorded,...

Abstract Background Mental health symptoms among refugees are common, often related to chronic pain disorders, and their management is usually challenging. Studies evaluating the effect of group therapies adult improve mental scarce. Aims To assess Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT) on reduce disorder Syrian refugees. Method A randomized controlled trial was designed study a self-help intervention using TRT. The outcomes, measured by Impact Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) General Health...

Chronic pain is common among refugees, and often related to mental health problems. Its management, however, challenging. A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was designed study the effect of group physiotherapy activity awareness intervention (PAAI) on reducing disorders, secondarily improving health, Syrian refugees. total 101 adult refugees suffering from chronic were either or control group, which thereafter also received PAAI after a waiting period. Pain intensity measured by Brief...

Abstract Background Understanding the differential utilization of healthcare services is essential to address public health challenges. Through migration process, refugees move from one set risk factors another and can face multiple challenges along their journey. Yet how these changing influence refugees’ use care poorly understood. Methods A longitudinal survey assessing 353 adult Syrian was conducted; first in a transit setting Lebanon after year resettlement Norway. The main outcomes are...

Abstract Background There is a high prevalence of pain and post-traumatic symptoms among refugees feasible interventions to manage these are needed. However, knowledge about the effect physiotherapy psychological group scarce. Our aim determine whether two different interventions, Physiotherapy Activity Awareness Intervention (PAAI) Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT), reduce from Syria living in Norway. Methods/design Syrian adults with either disorders or symptoms, both, will be recruited...

Introduction Norway’s healthcare system needs a diversified work force to meet societal demands for improved cultural competence. However, many migrants in Norway who were educated as health professions their home countries are not practicing these professions. This may negatively affect physical and mental hinder personal social integration. Though good is often seen precondition work, relevant working activities can also improve health. including professionals with foreign education...

Abstract Background Refugees display high rates of chronic pain. However, the relationship between refugee-related exposures introduced along their migration trajectories and development pain remains unclear. The aim this study was to assess impact stressors induced at various stages on in Syrian refugees. Methods This is a cross-sectional survey among adult refugees Lebanon Norway. We conducted logistic regression associations migration-related factors experienced prior or during flight...

The objective of the study was to clarify reasons why students who graduated from a Master's programme in international health were joining programme. Another document how degree had influenced careers graduates.An online survey health, including oral science, between 2010 and 2015.The used an anonymous questionnaire that contained 28 items. Topics included information such as demographics, questions about for benefits influence on career students.Of 102 alumni invited participate, 70...

Abstract Background Lack of basic infrastructure and poor provision health services in conflict settings during flight can have a negative impact on health. The overall status refugees seems to improve after arrival at safe destination. This may be related safer environment better access care services, but prior studies this topic are limited. study aims assess self-perceived healthcare its relationship with self-rated (SRH) among transit when settled host country. Methods We used data from...

Abstract Background Refugees are often exposed to various stressors before, during and after migration that can cause adverse health effects. Prior research indicates the status of refugees is a significant factor in determining their success resettlement. This study aims assess self-rated (SRH) factors associated with SRH among Syrian Lebanon Norway. Methods The uses cross-sectional design data from self-administered survey 827 adult asylum seekers whom 506 were recruited Lebanon, 321...

Abstract Background Refugees in Norway show low levels of physical activity, and have relatively high prevalence pain disorders post-traumatic symptoms. Physical inactivity can be both a cause consequence mental In CHART study (Changing Health health care needs Along the Syrian Refugees' Trajectories to Norway), two group interventions, one based on physiotherapy body awareness (PAAI) other Teaching Recovery Techniques (TRT), were developed treat patients with and/or Objective As secondary...

Abstract Background Conflict-driven disruption in continuity of care for non-communicable diseases (NCDs) is likely to have adverse public health impact. Yet, data on the prevalence and treatment coverage NCDs among refugees scarce. In this study we aim assess changes use relevant medication Syrian from a near-conflict phase Lebanon resettlement Norway. Methods This prospective cohort study. Survey were collected during 2017-2018 adult selected quota at follow-up approximately one year after...