Background A single-item measure of self-rated mental health (SRMH) is being used
increasingly in health research and population health surveys. The item asks respondents to …

Background For the general population, the positive effects of paid employment on health
and wellbeing are well established. However, less is known for people from refugee and …

Immigrant and refugee populations experience life stressors due to difficult migration
journeys and challenges in leaving one country and adapting to another. These life …

Background Immigrant and refugee families form a growing proportion of the Canadian
population and experience barriers in accessing primary health care services. The aim of …

Although evidence suggests the importance of social support for refugees, this knowledge
has not been invoked to systematically develop culturally congruent support interventions …

Background The aim was to review the literature to identify the most effective methods for
creating a representative sample of refugee and asylum seeker groups living in the …

Abstract Background Refugees as “People Living in Highly Stressful Situation” are
particularly vulnerable to mental ill-health as a result of the trauma experienced pre-and post …

Background Refugees are potentially at an increased risk for health problems due to their
past and current migration experiences. How migration factors shape refugee health is not …

After arriving in a new country, refugees are typically dependent on professional support to
re-establish their livelihood. However, it is well documented that refugees face barriers when …

Refugees face challenges in resettlement countries, including language difficulties,
acculturative stress, societal prejudice, and loneliness that jeopardize their integration. They …