International research hotspots and trend on immigrant health from 2017 to 2022 / 环境与职业医学

Background Immigrant health is an key node in achieving the goal of universal health coverage proposed by 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The shock of severe public health emergency may exacerbate the original health-related contradictions of this group and bring more negative health effects. Objective To identify academic research hotspots and directions of immigrant health, and to examine trends in research hotspots before and after the public health emergency, so as to provide references to study immigrant health and response to public health emergency in the future. Methods Articles (document type) included in Web of Science core collection from 2017-01-01 to 2022-12-31 were retrieved. Microsoft Excel 2019 was used for descriptive analysis of included papers. VOSviewer 1.6.19 and CiteSpace 6.1.R6 were combined to draw cooperation maps of authors, institutions, and countries/areas to understand their cooperation and communication, and to draw keywords co-occurrence map, keywords clusters map, and keywords burst map to examine the hotspots and trends of immigrant health research before and after public health emergency. Results A total of 5997 papers pertaining to immigrant health from 2017 to 2022 were included, and the number of publications every year were overall on the rise generating a group of productive core authors. Institutions from the United States, Canada, and Northern Europe not only tightly cooperated within their countries/areas, but also cooperated frequently among countries/areas, forming an international cooperation network with the United States as its core. The keywords co-occurrence map showed that from 2017 to 2022, the research hotspots of immigrant health mainly focused on target groups of women, children, and refugees, and the study topics of mental health, acculturation, and care. The results of cluster analysis and further extraction found that the research topics in this field were divided into five categories: maternal and child health care, acculturation and mental health, health services, health equity, and chronic disease. The keywords burst map revealed that the research hotspots shifted from ethnic group, risk behavior, and sexes to COVID-19, health equity, social isolation, and victimization under the impact of public health emergency. Conclusion The cooperation and communication among study teams, institutions, and countries/areas have promoted the development of immigrant health study. Public health emergency has exacerbated the existing vulnerability of immigrants, and the topics related to health equity and social isolation of immigrants have raised attention becoming the research forefront. It is suggested that under the impact of public health emergency, corresponding public health policies are needed to mitigate health inequities and social support is also required for immigrants to ensure their physical and mental health.

Migrant women caregivers' experiences in end-of-life formal care / Experiências de mulheres migrantes cuidadoras em cuidados formais no final da vida / Experiencias de cuidadoras migrantes en el cuidado formal al final de la vida

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe and understand the experience of Latin American migrant women as caregivers of elderly people in situations of advanced illness and end of life. Method: Qualitative study using Gadamer's hermeneutic phenomenology. Data were collected in 2019 through 9 semi-structured interviews with Latin American women caregivers, who had cared for people at the end of life, in the Province of Granada (Spain). Results: Two themes emerged: "Migrant caregiver at the end of life" and "And now, what should I do?": the impact of the loss at the economic, emotional and labor level Conclusion: Care during the end of life of the cared person generates an additional overload to the situation of migrant women. The experience of this stage is related to the bond with the persons cared and their families, which may affect the development of complicated grief and personal problems related to the loss of employment and the absence of economic support.

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever e compreender a experiência de mulheres migrantes latino-americanas, cuidadoras de idosos em situações de doença avançada e de fim da vida. Método: Estudo qualitativo baseado na fenomenologia hermenêutica de Gadamer. Os dados foram coletados em 2019 por meio de 9 entrevistas semiestruturadas com mulheres cuidadoras latino-americanas que cuidaram de pessoas no final da vida em Granada (Espanha). Resultados: Surgiram dois temas: "Cuidador migrante no fim da vida" e "E agora, o que eu faço?": o impacto da perda nos níveis econômico, emocional e de trabalho. Conclusão: O cuidado durante o fim da vida da pessoa cuidada gera uma sobrecarga adicional à situação das mulheres migrantes. A experiência dessa fase está relacionada ao vínculo com a pessoa cuidada e sua família, o que pode ter um impacto na elaboração de luto complicado e problemas pessoais relacionados à perda do emprego e à ausência de apoio econômico.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Describir y comprender la experiencia de las mujeres migrantes latinoamericanas como cuidadoras de personas mayores en situación de enfermedad avanzada y final de la vida. Método: Estudio cualitativo desde la fenomenología hermenéutica de Gadamer. Los datos fueron recogidos en 2019 mediante 9 entrevistas semiestructuradas a cuidadoras latinoamericanas, que hubieran atendido a personas al final de la vida en Granada (España). Resultados: Surgieron 2 temas: "Cuidadora migrante al final de la vida" e "Y ahora ¿qué hago?": El impacto de la pérdida a nivel económico, emocional y laboral. Conclusión: La atención durante el final de la vida de la persona cuidada genera una sobrecarga adicional a la situación de las mujeres migrantes. La vivencia de esta etapa se relaciona con el vínculo con la persona cuidada y su familia, que puede incidir en la elaboración de un duelo complicado y problemas personales relacionados con la pérdida de empleo y la ausencia de apoyo económico.

Correlation of obesity profile and blood pressure among ethnic and immigrant young adult students in Gangtok, Sikkim

Background: Several studies support the influence of ethnicity on the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and risk factors for cardiovascular disease. Aim and Objectives: This study aims to investigate the difference in correlation between obesity profile and blood pressure (BP) between Sikkimese and immigrant students in Gangtok. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Department of Physiology, Sikkim Manipal Institute of Medical Sciences, Sikkim, Gangtok. A total of 274 students aged 18–25 years were included in the study. The anthropometric parameters (Height, weight, BMI, and Waist Circumference [WC]), systolic and diastolic BP (DBP) of the ethnic and immigrant group, were recorded. Two-tail Students’ test was performed to compare two groups and Pearson product-moment correlation coefficient was used to measure the linear correlation. Results: Mean value of all variables-BMI, WC, Systolic BP (SBP), and DBP was higher in the immigrant group as compared to the ethnic group, but the differences were not statistically significant. Lower prevalence of general obesity, abdominal obesity, elevated BP., and hypertension was found among Sikkimese compared to non-Sikkimese young adults. A stronger positive correlation was found between BP and WC and between BP and BMI in immigrants compared to the ethnic group. Conclusion: Higher incidence of different cardiovascular risk factors in young immigrant adults as compared to the ethnic Sikkimese group in this study points toward ethnicity-dependent differences in the relationship between obesity profile and BP.

Jóvenes inmigrantes en la ciudad de São Paulo: acciones político-culturales, vida cotidiana y resistencias / Jovens imigrantes na cidade de São Paulo: ações político-culturais, vida cotidiana, resistências / Immigrant youths in São Paulo City: political-cultural actions, everyday life, resistances

Resumo (analítico) Este artículo es derivado de una investigación más amplia enfocada en cuatro colectivos de jóvenes inmigrantes en la ciudad de São Paulo y sus acciones político-culturales en la metrópoli. Basado en metodologías cualitativas, la investigación se construyó bajo el supuesto de entender las dimensiones históricas, políticas, antropológicas y comunicacionales que cruzan sus vidas. Los resultados contribuyen para la identificación de prácticas elaboradas y tejidas en la cotidianidad de sus productores y sus luchas por existencia, resistencia y re-existencia: a) las formas en las cuales ellos transforman, a través de acciones político-culturales, territorios, espacios y lugares cotidianos, desplazando prejuicios; b) los nexos entre pertenencia, inclusión, integración y relaciones interculturales y trans-fronterizas; c) la contribución de los colectivos en el enfrentamiento de exclusiones y desigualdades en sus vidas cotidianas.

Resumen (analítico) O artigo é decorrente de uma investigação mais ampla, focada em quatro coletivos juvenis de imigrantes na cidade de São Paulo e suas ações político-culturais na cena metropolitana. Baseada em metodologia qualitativa, a pesquisa foi construída sob o pressuposto da compreensão de dimensões históricas, políticas, antropológicas e comunicacionais que atravessam as vidas imigrantes. Os resultados do estudo contribuem para o mapeamento das práticas tecidas nas vidas cotidianas de seus produtores e suas lutas por existências, re-sistências e re-existências: a) as formas pelas quais jovens imigrantes de coletivos urbanos transformam, por meio de ações político-culturais, territórios, espaços e lugares cotidianos, deslocando preconceitos; b) os nexos entre pertença, inclusão, integração e relações interculturais e transfronteiriças; c) a contribuição dos coletivos no enfrentamento das exclusões e desigualdades em suas vidas cotidianas.

Abstract (analytical) This article results from a broader investigation focused on four immigrant youth collectives in São Paulo city, and their political-cultural actions in metropolitan scenarios. Using qualitative methodologies, the research was focused on understanding historical, political, anthropological and communication dimensions that take part in their lives. The results contribute to the mapping of these actions, and also addresses their struggles for belonging, inclusion and integration as ways of existing, resisting and re-existing, such as: a) the ways in which immigrant young people from urban groups trans-form everyday territories, spaces and places; b) the links between belonging, inclusion, integration, interculturality and cross-border relationships, marked by their experiences between two contexts; c) the contribution of collectives to facing exclusions and inequalities in their daily lives.

Pediatric perspectives on treating uncommon genotypes of hepatitis C in the United States

Rationale: Hepatitis C in the pediatric population is a large health burden globally. With its diverse genotypes as well as genotypic subtypes, there is a discrepancy in the genotypes used in research compared to their prevalence. HCV genotype 6 which is endemic to South China and Southeast Asia comprises approximately one-third of all HCV infections worldwide, but make up a minority of cases studied in HCV research. Patient concerns: We report a case of HCV-6 seen in an 11-year-old Burmese immigrant to the U.S. and describe the new direct acting antiviral treatment guidelines for pediatrics with HCV genotype 6. Interventions: The patient completed a 12-week course of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (90 mg/400 mg), per FDA weight-based recommendations for treatment-naive HCV genotypes 4-6, without any complications. Outcomes: The patient was treated successfully with an undetectable HCV viral load one month after treatment completion. Lessons: HCV-6, although previously uncommon in the U.S., is becoming more prevalent. Updated guidelines include the use of direct acting antivirals, which have been proven effective for HCV-6. Lessons on barriers to care in the immigrant population as well as the value of HCV genotyping are also discussed.

A funds of knowledge approach to promoting school engagement / Os fundos de conhecimento para a promoção do envolvimento escolar / Los fondos de conocimiento para promover la implicación escolar

Research shows that the exclusion of families' funds of knowledge (FoK) from the curriculum contributes to low levels of school engagement. This study is part of an ongoing research project aiming to promote school engagement among students from immigrant backgrounds through the strategic use of FoK. We provide an overview of the project design and explain how it has been implemented in the specific context of early childhood education in a school in Catalonia. A qualitative approach is used to assess the effect of the process from the teacher perspective, contrasting positive aspects with some of the difficulties experienced. We conclude that including families' FoK in pedagogical practice can contribute towards improving student engagement and fostering more inclusive educational environments.

Algumas pesquisas mostram que excluir os fundos de conhecimento (FoK) das famílias do currículo escolar contribui para os baixos níveis de envolvimento na escola. Este estudo é parte de um projeto de pesquisa em andamento que visa promover o envolvimento dos estudantes de origem imigrante na escola, por meio do uso estratégico do FoK. Fornecemos uma visão geral do projeto e explicamos como ele foi implementado no contexto específico da educação infantil em uma escola na Catalunha. Foi utilizada uma abordagem qualitativa para avaliar o efeito do processo pela perspectiva do professor, contrastando aspectos positivos com algumas das dificuldades vivenciadas. Concluímos que a inclusão do FoK das famílias na prática pedagógica pode contribuir para melhorar o envolvimento dos alunos e promover ambientes educacionais mais inclusivos.

Las investigaciones demuestran que la exclusión de los fondos de conocimiento (FoK) de las familias del currículum contribuye a bajos niveles de compromiso escolar. Este estudio forma parte de una investigación en curso destinada a promover el compromiso escolar entre alumnos de origen inmigrante mediante el uso estratégico de FoK. Proporcionamos una descripción general del diseño del proyecto y explicamos cómo se ha implementado en el contexto específico de educación de primera infancia en un centro escolar en Cataluña. Aplicamos una metodología cualitativa para evaluar el efecto del proceso desde la perspectiva del profesorado, contrastando los aspectos positivos con algunas dificultades experimentadas. Concluimos que la inclusión de los FoK de las familias en la práctica pedagógica puede contribuir a mejorar el compro miso escolar y a fomentar un entorno educativo más inclusivo.

Percepção de imigrantes africanos sobre o atendimento nos serviços de saúde de Portugal / Percepción de los inmigrantes africanos sobre la atención en los servicios de salud de Portugal / Perception of african immigrants about care in health services in Portugal

Objetivo conhecer a percepção do imigrante africano sobre o atendimento nos serviços de saúde de Portugal. Método estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado na Grande Lisboa, Portugal, no período de março de 2017 a janeiro de 2018. Para coleta dos dados utilizou-se a entrevista semiestruturada com imigrantes africanos. A estratificação das informações foi guiada pela análise de conteúdo. Resultados constatou-se que os serviços de saúde mais utilizados foram os Centros de Saúde e Hospitais; a assistência recebida é de boa qualidade, apesar da dificuldade de acesso, causada pelo longo tempo de espera. Evidenciou-se que as diferenças culturais interferem na compreensão das orientações prestadas e recebidas. Conclusão o imigrante africano percebe o atendimento que recebe nos serviços de saúde de Portugal como de boa qualidade, ainda que o acesso e a acessibilidade apresente dificuldades decorrentes principalmente das barreiras do preconceito e do racismo.

Objetivo conocer la percepción de los inmigrantes africanos sobre la atención en los servicios de salud en Portugal. Método estudio descriptivo con enfoque cualitativo, realizado en la Gran Lisboa, Portugal, de marzo de 2017 a enero de 2018. Para la recopilación de datos, se utilizó la entrevista semiestructurada con inmigrantes africanos. La estratificación de la información se guio por el análisis de contenido. Resultados se encontró que los servicios de salud más utilizados eran los Centros de Salud y Hospitales; la asistencia recibida es de buena calidad, a pesar de la dificultad de acceso, causada por el largo tiempo de espera. Se evidenció que las diferencias culturales interfieren en la comprensión de las orientaciones proporcionadas y recibidas. Conclusión el inmigrante africano percibe la atención que recibe en los servicios de salud en Portugal como de buena calidad, a pesar de que el acceso y la accesibilidad presentan dificultades resultantes principalmente de las barreras de los prejuicios y el racismo.

Objective to know the perception of African immigrants about care in health services in Portugal. Method descriptive study with qualitative approach, conducted in Greater Lisbon, Portugal, from March 2017 to January 2018. For data collection, the semi-structured interview with African immigrants was used. The stratification of the information was guided by content analysis. Results the health services most used were the Health Centers and Hospitals; the assistance received is of good quality, despite the difficult access, caused by the long waiting time. Cultural differences interfere in the understanding of the orientations provided and received. Conclusion the African immigrant perceives the care received in health services in Portugal as of good quality, even though access and accessibility present difficulties resulting mainly from the barriers of prejudice and racism.

Cuidado sem Fronteiras: o refúgio dos venezuelanos em Roraima e os dispositivos de governamentalidade

Este texto discute a crise migratória vivida em 2018 em Roraima, a partir do alto fluxo de migrantes procedentes da Venezuela. Inicia contextualizando o encontro "Cuidado Sem Fronteiras" realizado pela Rede Unida em Boa Vista-RR, em agosto daquele ano. O debate é feito a partir de três linhas de análise que combinam entre si. A primeira é uma rápida exposição das normas, em especial os tratados internacionais no âmbito da OEA que afirmam os direitos dos imigrantes; a segunda discute a forma híbrida dos que se deslocam, migrante e nômade, e analisa o processo de desterritorialização pelo qual passam, e a tensão proveniente da dificuldade de catalogação, classificação e controle do estado sobre os mesmos; a terceira vai analisar os dispositivos de governamentalidade que operam para o governo dos imigrantes. O texto inconclusivo serve para colocar em debate o movimento migratório atual, tentando entender as pessoas e o funcionamento dos mecanismos de governo diante deste fenômeno.

This text discusses the migratory crisis experienced in 2018 in Roraima, from the high flow of migrants from Venezuela. It begins by contextualizing the "Care Without Borders" meeting held by Rede Unida in Boa Vista- RR, in August of that year. The debate is based on three lines of analysis that combine. The first is a brief exposition of the norms, especially the international treaties within the OAS that affirm the rights of immigrants; the second speaks of the hybrid form of migrants and nomads, analyzes the process of deterritorialization through which they pass, and the tension arising from the difficulty of cataloging, classifying, and controlling the state over them; the third will analyze the mechanisms of governmentality that operate for the government of immigrants. The inconclusive text serves to debate the current migratory movement, trying to understand the people and mechanisms of government in the face of this phenomenon.

Identifying the Causes of Nutrition Inadequacy in Vietnamese Married Immigrant Women and Korean Spouses through Qualitative Research

This study examined the possible causes of nutritional inadequacy in Vietnamese immigrant women married to Korean husbands. Qualitative in-depth interviews were conducted with a sample of 34 Vietnamese marriage immigrant women and 17 Korean spouses participating in or having experienced Nutrition Plus from four Community Health Centers in Seoul, Korea. The study results showed that the nutritional staus of the Vietnamese marriage immigrant women was affected by the unfamiliar Korean food (cultural factor), low household income (economical factor), difficulty in purchasing Vietnamese food (environmental factor), and low accessibility to nutrition support systems (social factor). The Korean husbands' nutritional status was affected by the unfamiliar Vietnamese food (cultural factor), low household income (economic factor), and irregular working conditions (social factors). Nutritional interventions as a public service to the community needs to be developed and applied. Suggestions are presented regarding the future efforts to better understand and meet the nutrition needs of intermarried couples to respond to their heterogeneous needs and deliver adequate nutrition service to ever increasing intermarried families.

Novas vidas, novos desafios: acesso a serviços de violência por parceiro íntimo para mulheres imigrantes de língua portuguesa / New lives, new challenges: access to intimate partner violence services for portuguese-speaking immigrant women

A violência por parceiro íntimo é um problema global e mais comum sofrida pelas mulheres. Este estudo explorou barreiras aos serviços de saúde relacionadas à violência por parceiro íntimo entre mulheres imigrantes de língua portuguesa em Toronto, Canadá. Estudo exploratório de discussões em grupo com 12 mulheres imigrantes de língua portuguesa. Os resultados esclarecem lutas enfrentadas pelas mulheres imigrantes e seus caminhos para cuidar e buscar ajuda. O medo de serem deportadas, a obtenção de evidências de abuso e a falta de serviços no idioma específico foram as barreiras relatadas. Fé e religião foram apontadas como fatores-chave no apoio a resiliência das mulheres, quando disponíveis os serviços comunitários no idioma específico. Enfermeiros que prestam assistência às mulheres que lidam com a violência por parceiro íntimo devem repensar o escopo de suas ações de defesa para abordar essas barreiras estruturais, construindo alianças com organizações para melhor servir e proteger as mulheres em situações vulneráveis.

Intimate partner violence is a global health issue and the most common form of violence experienced by women. This study explored barriers to accessing help to Intimate partner violence related health services among Portuguese-speaking immigrant women in Toronto, Canada. Exploratory study conducted by a survey and focus group discussions with 12 Portuguese-speaking immigrant women. Results clarify the struggles faced by Portuguese-speaking immigrant women and their pathways to care and help-seeking. Participants reported that the fear of being deported, obtaining evidence of abuse, and lack of language-specific services were the key barriers to seeking help. When available, language-specific community-based services, along with faith and religion, were noted as key factors that supported women's resilience. Nurses who provide care and services to women who are dealing with Intimate partner violence should rethink the scope of their advocacy actions toward addressing these structural barriers by building alliances with organizations to better serve and protect women in such vulnerable situations.

A Comparison of Risk and Protective Factors for Excessive Internet Game Play between Koreans in Korea and Immigrant Koreans in the United States

BACKGROUND: Studying immigrants may have the potential to explore how cultural and environmental changes affect the internet game play patterns of individuals in the two countries. We planned to compare risk and preventive factors for Internet Gaming Disorder (IGD) between Korean adolescents in Korea and immigrant Koreans in the US. METHODS: Ninety-four Koreans and 133 immigrant Koreans were recruited. Independent factors consisted of five domains including demographic data, physical activity, academic, art, and music activities, psychological factors, and game and media play. The dependent variable in the current study was the high-risk group of IGD, which was assessed with Young’s Internet Addiction Scale scores. To determine the protective and risk factors for IGD, we performed a multiple logistic regression analysis using the high-risk group as the dependent variable. RESULTS: Five domains affected the risk for IGD in Korean and immigrant Korean groups. Vigorous physical activity was the strongest protective factor for IGD in the Korean group, while media activity was the strongest protective factor for IGD in immigrant Koreans in the US. CONCLUSION: The results indicate that internet gaming problems might be affected by environmental factors and it is recommended that gaming activity is substituted with physical activity, extracurricular classes, books, and music.

A questão do estrangeiro na contemporaneidade: uma leitura a partir de Zygmunt Bauman / The foreigners question in contemporaneity: a reading from Zygmunt Bauman / La cuestión del extranjero en la contemporaneidad: una lectura a partir de Zygmunt Bauman

Vive-se um momento global em que pessoas estão sendo forçadas a sair de seus países, preponderantemente por considerarem que estes não oferecerem condições de vida e proteção, dirigindo-se para outras localidades em busca de refúgio. A partir destes movimentos internacionais levantam-se a necessidade de construir modos de convivência. O presente trabalho pretende analisar a problemática do contexto atual de migrações internacionais e a questão do estrangeiro a partir da obra do sociólogo polonês Zygmunt Bauman. Nesta análise, é realizada uma discussão acerca da questão do estrangeiro amparada ao conceito de identidade. Considerando a alteridade como uma dimensão que se faz presente na relação com o outro, por fim entendemos a necessidade de desenvolver um olhar que inclua o reconhecimento do outro em sua singularidade. Ao mesmo tempo, compreendemos a importância de desenvolver uma nova política vinculada à construção de espaços físicos e simbólicos que viabilizem a vivência na diferença. (AU)

We live in a global moment when people are being forced to leave their countries, mainly because they consider that they do not offer living conditions and protection, going to other places in search of refuge. From these international movements it is possible to observe the need to construct ways of coexistence. The present work intends to analyze the problematic of the current context of international migrations and the issue of the foreigner from the ideas of polish sociologist Zygmunt Bauman. For this analysis the issue of the foreigner supported by the concept of identity. Considering the otherness that is present in the relationship with the other, finally we understand the importance of the recognition of the other in its singularity. At the same time, we understand the need to develop a new policy linked to construction of physical and symbolic spaces that make possible the experience of difference. (AU)

Se vive un momento global en que las personas están siendo forzadas a salir de sus países, principalmente por considerar que éstos no ofrecen condiciones de vida y protección, dirigiéndose a otras localidades en busca de refugio. A partir de estos movimientos internacionales se plantea la necesidad de construir modos de convivencia. El presente trabajo pretende analizar la problemática del contexto actual de las migraciones internacionales y la cuestión del extranjero a partir de la obra del sociólogo polaco Zygmunt Bauman. Para este análisis se plantea la cuestión del extranjero amparado al concepto de identidad. Considerando la alteridad que se hace presente en la relación con el otro, por fin entendemos la necesidad del reconocimiento del otro en su singularidad. Al mismo tiempo, se entiende que es necesario desarrollar una política vinculada a la construcción de espacios físicos y simbólicos que viabilizen la vivencia en la diferencia. (AU)

Consumption of Han-sik and its Association with Socioeconomic Status among Filipino Immigrant Women: the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL) / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the consumption of Han-sik and its association with the years of residence in Korea and the socioeconomic status among Filipino immigrant women of the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL). METHODS: A total of 474 Filipino women married to Korean men were included in the analysis. Their dietary intake was assessed using a single-day 24-hour recall. The participants provided information on the demographics, socioeconomic, and health-related factors through face-to-face interviews. The generalized linear model and logistic regression model were used to examine the association between the socioeconomic status and consumption of Han-sik. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 34.3 years old, and the average duration of residence in Korea was 8.2 years. Among 474 Filipino women, a total of 467 consumed Han-sik, with an average of 6.8 food items per day. The Han-sik foods that the participants consumed most frequently were rice, cabbage kimchi, mixed-grain rice, and fried eggs. The average ratio of Han-sik was 58.57%. The ratio of Han-sik showed no significant associations with the years of residence, years of living together with their husband, education levels, total annual family income, or linguistic competence of Korean. However, the ratio of Han-sik use was associated with cohabitation with parents-in-law; the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) was 2.41 (1.18–4.92, p-trend = 0.002) comparing the fourth quartile with the first quartile of the Han-sik ratio. CONCLUSIONS: Filipino immigrant women in the FiLWHEL study consumed a larger number of Han-sik than Philippine foods. In addition, cohabitation with their parents-in-law was associated with the consumption of Han-sik. Further epidemiologic studies will be needed to determine how the diet affects the health and wellbeing of immigrant women in Korea.

Consumption of Han-sik and its Association with Socioeconomic Status among Filipino Immigrant Women: the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL) / 대한지역사회영양학회지

OBJECTIVES: This study examined the consumption of Han-sik and its association with the years of residence in Korea and the socioeconomic status among Filipino immigrant women of the Filipino Women's Diet and Health Study (FiLWHEL). METHODS: A total of 474 Filipino women married to Korean men were included in the analysis. Their dietary intake was assessed using a single-day 24-hour recall. The participants provided information on the demographics, socioeconomic, and health-related factors through face-to-face interviews. The generalized linear model and logistic regression model were used to examine the association between the socioeconomic status and consumption of Han-sik. RESULTS: The mean age of the participants was 34.3 years old, and the average duration of residence in Korea was 8.2 years. Among 474 Filipino women, a total of 467 consumed Han-sik, with an average of 6.8 food items per day. The Han-sik foods that the participants consumed most frequently were rice, cabbage kimchi, mixed-grain rice, and fried eggs. The average ratio of Han-sik was 58.57%. The ratio of Han-sik showed no significant associations with the years of residence, years of living together with their husband, education levels, total annual family income, or linguistic competence of Korean. However, the ratio of Han-sik use was associated with cohabitation with parents-in-law; the odds ratio (95% confidence interval) was 2.41 (1.18–4.92, p-trend = 0.002) comparing the fourth quartile with the first quartile of the Han-sik ratio. CONCLUSIONS: Filipino immigrant women in the FiLWHEL study consumed a larger number of Han-sik than Philippine foods. In addition, cohabitation with their parents-in-law was associated with the consumption of Han-sik. Further epidemiologic studies will be needed to determine how the diet affects the health and wellbeing of immigrant women in Korea.

Empirical study on the effect of health migration:Trend and influencing factors of health sta-tus of young migrants / 中国卫生政策研究

Objective:By analyzing the trend of health status of young migrants over time,this paper made an empirical study on the effect of health migration to provide basic information and theoretical basics for the formulation of health protection policies of migrants. Methods:Investigation Data on Health Consciousness of Young Migrants in 2015 was used to make an analysis on health status of 3 001 young migrants and 1 531 local residents, using BMI (Body Mass Index) as the physical health indicator. Results: The results showed that the proportion of overweight and obesity was 12.5% of young migrants whose migration time was less than 1 year, which was lower than the 18.9% of local residents(P<0.05). With time,the proportion of overweight and obesity of young migrants was ob-served gradually approaching to the proportion of local residents as the proportion of overweight and obesity reached to 27.8% of young migrants whose migration time was over 5 years,which was higher than that of local residents. The multivariable analysis showed that the proportion of overweight and obesity of young migrants with marriage or remar-riage status,the economic income of 5 000 yuan and above,insurance,frequent drinking and longer migration time was higher and the above factors also contributed to health deterioration. Conclusion: Intensify science populariza-tion,improve the healthy lifestyle,relevant departments should take the necessary measures to improve the use of the health service by migrants,reduce off-site medical treatment mobility,and ensure the health of migrants.

Effects of migration on glucose metabolism of the population / 中华内分泌代谢杂志

Most migrations occur movement from less developed regions to developed areas ( most of which involve people migrating from South Asia to Europe) . Migrants had a higher risk of diabetes in the migratory population than that in the locals, earlier of illness, more severe insulin resistance, and more likely failure of pancreaticβcell function, which lead to increased complications such as macrovasular and microvascular diseases. These differences may be related to the genetic, epigenetic, lifestyle, as well as the social security of the migrant population.

The Effect of Parenting Stress and Acculturative Stress on Parenting Efficacy in Vietnamese Married Immigrant Women

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of parenting stress and acculturative stress on the parenting efficacy of Vietnamese married migrant women. METHODS: A total of 130 Vietnamese married immigrant women were recruited from the Multicultural Family Support Center in U-city. Data were collected using self-report questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive statistics of a t-test, one-way ANOVA, Pearson's correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis with the SPSS 21.0 program. RESULTS: The scores of parenting and acculturative stress level were 2.62 and 2.87, parenting efficacy level was 2.98. The Aculturative stress experience was positively correlated with parenting stress (r=0.547, p < 0.001), Parenting stress experience was negatively correlated with parenting efficacy (r=-0.486, p < 0.001), and, acculturative stress experience was negatively correlated with parenting efficacy (r=-0.460, p < 0.001). The multiple regression analysis of acculturative (t=-2.891, p=0.005) and parenting stress (t=-3.818, p < 0.001) showed a significant number of factors that explain parenting efficacy. The model included the two independent variables of acculturation stress and parenting stress which were statistically significant (F=24.966, p < 0.001), and had a descriptive result of 28.5%. CONCLUSION: The results of this study suggest the need for development and implementation of mediation measures such as substantial, cooperative, and systematic parenting programs for women in Vietnam to promote regional community support.

The Impact of Cultural Dissonance and Acculturation Orientations on Immigrant Students' academic performance / El impacto de la disonancia cultural y las orientaciones de aculturación en el rendimiento académico de estudiantes inmigrantes

Abstract Prior research has documented meaningful differences between school performance of immigrant and native students. Multicultural education has been associated with academic failure of foreign students. The aim of this study was to examine the impact of a set of psychosocial variables on the perceived academic achievement of first generation immigrant adolescents from public secondary schools in Northern Spain. Results showed that 46% of the variability in foreign students' perceived academic performance was explained by home-school cultural dissonance. We also explored the impact of acculturation orientation to separation, perception of discrimination from teachers, school adjustment, and psychological well-being in academic performance. Any multicultural education context should take into account psychosocial adjustment, given its influence on academic performance of all students.

Resumen Se han hallado diferencias significativas entre el rendimiento académico de los inmigrantes y el de los estudiantes nativos. Sin embargo, hay una escasa evidencia acerca de los aspectos psicosociales de este fenómeno. El objetivo de este estudio fue examinar el impacto de un conjunto de variables psicosociales: disonancia cultural y orientaciones de aculturación en el rendimiento académico percibido de adolescentes inmigrantes de primera generación de centros de Educación Secundaria en el Norte de España. Los resultados mostraron que alrededor del 46% de la variabilidad en el rendimiento era explicada por la disonancia cultural entre escuela y hogar. Cualquier contexto de educación multicultural ha de tomar en consideración el ajuste psicosocial, dada su influencia en el rendimiento académico de los estudiantes.

Estudio Descriptivo de la Relación entre la Autoestima y el Estrés en Parejas Inmigrantes en una Comunidad Náhuatl

Este estudio es un análisis descriptivo de la relación entre la autoestima y el estrés en parejas de inmigrantes en una comunidad Náhuatl. Los objetivos fueron conocer la relación de auto-estima y los niveles de estrés que tienen las mujeres de parejas inmigrantes, así como conocer si la edad de las mujeres de dicha comunidad está relacionada con los niveles de autoestima y la percepción de estrés. Para el método se utilizó, la escala de autoestima de Coopersmith y El test de vulnerabilidad al estrés. Los resultados que presentan las medias de las variables son aceptables, siendo ligeramente superior la puntuación en estilo de vida, apoyo social y bienestar físico. La mayoría de las variables muestran correlaciones estadísticamente significativas, siendo considerable la relación que se establece entre apoyo social y expresión de sentimientos. Además, los datos indican que la edad es un elemento fundamental en la percepción del estrés.

This study focuses on a descriptive analysis of the relationship between self- esteem and stress in immigrant couples in a Nahuatl community. The objectives were to determine the relationship between self-esteem and levels of stress of the female partners of migrant couples and also to ascertain if the age of the women in this community is related to levels of self-esteem and perceived stress. The method of the Coopersmith self-esteem scale was used and the test of vulnerability and the Test of Vulnerability to stress. The results show the means of the variables are acceptable, with slightly higher scores on lifestyle, social support, and physical well-being. Most of the variables show statistically significant correlations taking into account the relationship established between social support and expression of feelings. In addition, the data indicate that age is a fundamental element in the perception of stress.

Violencia en la pareja: el rol de la red social / Intimate partner violence: the role of social support / Violência de gênero no casal: o papel da rede social

El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo valorar la perspectiva de mujeres inmigrantes sobre las características del trato que ellas reciben desde su red social, explorando el rol que sus redes han tenido en relación al cese o reducción de la violencia de género en la pareja. Se trata de un estudio cualitativo exploratorio en el cual participaron 14 mujeres inmigrantes latinoamericanas que habían sufrido violencia de género en la pareja en Barcelona, España. A través del análisis de los datos obtenidos por medio de entrevistas, se pudo identificar que la red social cobra importancia a la hora de ofrecer soporte emocional y facilitar recursos materiales. Por otro lado, la atención ofrecida por la red social puede reeditar la victimización. Los resultados evidenciaron la necesidad de intervenciones para instrumentalizar a la red sobre su rol en la recuperación de las mujeres que padecen violencia

This paper presents the perspective of Latin America immigrant women about the role that social support had concerning the cessation or reduction of intimate partner violence. Qualitative methodology was chosen to analyze the experience of fourteen battered Latin American women in Barcelona, Spain. According to the data analysis through interviews, emotional support and economical resources are important functional aspects given by the social network. On the other hand, the social network's answer can produce victimization risks. Results showed the importance of interventions to use the social network to help battered women recover from violence

O presente trabalho tem como objetivo conhecer a perspectiva de mulheres imigrantes sobre a ajuda que recebem da sua rede social, ao investigar o papel que essas redes exerceram em relação ao término ou à redução da violência no relacionamento íntimo. Trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa exploratória da qual participaram 14 mulheres imigrantes latino-americanas que sofreram violência na relação de casal em Barcelona, Espanha. A análise dos dados coletados através de entrevistas aponta a importância da rede social ao oferecer apoio emocional e favorecer recursos materiais. Por outro lado, a atenção oferecida pela rede social pode ser fonte de vitimização. Os resultados indicam a necessidade de intervenções que orientem a rede sobre o seu papel na recuperação de mulheres que sofrem violência