Changing patterns of migration to Australia and their influence on the health of migrants

Krupiński, Jerzy

doi:10.1016/0277-9536(84)90263-6

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“…In general, our results indicate major differences in eating habits between migrants and co-twins living in Finland in line with known differences between Sweden and Finland. This is consistent with previous migrant studies showing a major impact on behavioural factors and health by international migration (Robertson et al, 1977;Rogot, 1978;Keil et al, 1980;Krupinski, 1984;Rosenthal et al, 1989;Salmond et al, 1989;Green et al, 1991), and suggest that dietary factors may play an important role in this context. Emigrants from Finland to Sweden have been found to have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease compared with native Swedes (Sundquist and Johansson, 1997;Gadd et al, 2003).…”

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confidence: 92%

“…It has been demonstrated in several studies that the morbidity and mortality pattern of migrant populations tends to shift towards that of the population of the country to which they have migrated. This has been found for coronary heart disease, hypertension, hypercholesterolaemia and cancer (Robertson et al, 1977;Rogot, 1978;Keil et al, 1980;Krupinski, 1984;Rosenthal et al, 1989;Salmond et al, 1989;Green et al, 1991). Changes in eating habits are likely to be of importance for these changes (Kouris-Blazos et al, 1996;Sharma et al, 1999;Dunham et al, 2004).…”

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Migration and differences in dietary habits—a cross sectional study of Finnish twins in Sweden

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Objective: To compare dietary habits between Finnish twin migrants to Sweden and their co-twins always living in Finland, and to analyse how migration influenced food consumption patterns in the migrants. Subjects/Methods: Same-sexed twin pairs born in Finland below 75 years of age, with at least one twin migrating to Sweden (n ¼ 1083 pairs). Dietary habits were assessed by a food frequency questionnaire included in a comprehensive mailed questionnaire (response rate 71%). For 76 male twin pairs, information was also collected by a dietary history interview inquiring the habitual diet during the previous year. Results: Migrant twins in Sweden had a lower intake of typical Finnish foods like dark bread and berries, and an increased consumption of fresh fruit compared with co-twins living in Finland. The migrants consumed less potatoes and more rice and pasta. Sweet pastries were consumed less often by the migrants and they also tended to more often cut out visible fat of meat and on the other hand add salt to dishes. Among men the migrants had a lower alcohol intake than their co-twins living in Finland. Conclusions: Migration from Finland to Sweden is associated with differences in the food pattern that reflect population differences in eating habits between the two countries. The differences include a reduced consumption of typical Finnish foods like dark bread and berries and are of bidirectional nature from the point of view of cardiovascular health.

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Migration and differences in dietary habits—a cross sectional study of Finnish twins in Sweden

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“…At a time of crisis, there is a regression to the fixated earlier stage, in this case, calling upon the themes and stories of the original culture, or the culture that has been imbedded to draw upon the things held there. Krupinski (1984) has referred to the idea of the "broken clock" amongst immigrants. It is the memory of how things were when they left the home, but it is stuck in time unable to keep up with subsequent changes.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This "shared sentiment" (Leighton, 1959) provides the emotional attachment which facilitates the bonds--the extent of personal investment required in PSOC (McMillan & Chavis, 1986). …”

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Psychological sense of community in Australia and the challenges of change

Fisher¹,

Sonn²

2002

Journal Community Psychology

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Social change is a phenomenon experienced in all societies, whether from gradual passages and time and interaction with other groups, or through the more immediate impacts as war, invasion or physical catastrophe. How societies manage change indicates much about their abilities to survive and the type of social cohesion that will be evidenced.In this paper, the authors investigate the use of common symbols and shared history as ways of either maintaining social identity and moving with change, or using them in negative ways in order to resist change. The case study of immigration toAustralia is used to demonstrate that members of the community are able to identify a series of salient identity markers -whether they wish to accept all of them or not -as the types of knowledge that all members share.Many of the markers reflect decades of passed history, but are seen as foundational to Australia today. While they are core to identity, they are the types of symbols that are grasped as a lifestyle under threat by those who are newcomers. Often the markers are there as more unconscious constructions, to be evoked at times of high emotion to indicate what must be "saved" in order for current ideas to survive.The authors discuss the meanings of these markers as ways in which the identity of members of the community has been established. But these are seen as reminders, or glorifications, of the past, and how such markers are able to be captured and (mis)used by narrow populist and extremist interest groups. The challenge of managing change is how to build forward, maintaining those markers of real social value, and incorporating the new ones that are brought by newcomers, and those that are developed together.

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“…Stresses involved in the immigration experience can cause or exacerbate mental health difficulties, including anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), substance abuse, suicidal ideation, and severe mental illness [3]. Likewise, the severing of these networks and the removal of interpersonal and socio-cultural supports that may follow migration can contribute to negative social and psychological health outcomes for individuals and groups [4]. Moreover, the transition may be followed by unforeseen negative consequences and may require exceptional social adjustments [5].…”

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Depression and Coping Mechanism among Migrant Returnees from Middle East Countries in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

Zewdu¹,

Suleyiman²

2018

Health Sci J

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Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess risk factors and measure prevalence of depression disorder and coping mechanisms of migrant returnees from Middle East countries in Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Methods:Mixed method explanatory research design was employed on 376 randomly selected migrant returnees in six nominated towns of the region. Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), Abusive Behavioral Checklist (ABC) and Coping Strategy Indicator (CSI) were employed for assessment. Focus Group Discussion (FGD) and interview were also utilized. Descriptive statistics, independent ttest, dependent t-test and ANOVA were utilized to analyze the collected data. Result:The general life time prevalence of depression disorder was 34.8%. Specifically, headache, stomachache and irritability were most frequently reported core symptoms of depression by most of returnees, but suicidal thoughts, pessimism, and sadness occur as well. Likewise, imprisonment, ill health condition without access to medical care, serious physical injury from combat situation, witness of beatings to head or body, witness of torture, forced for separation from family members, isolation from others, for lack of shelter, lack of food or water, for evacuation under dangerous conditions, witness of rape or sexual abuse and physical abuse like beating to the body were highly reported traumatic experience by domestic migrant returnees respectively. In this study, the independent t-test result shows that there was statistically significant mean difference in sex (t(374)=-4.075, p<0.05), employment status (t(374)=2.178, p<0.05) and legal status of migrant returnees (t(374)=-9.058, p<0.05) in experiencing depression disorder. Besides, ANOVA result revealed that age (F(3,372)=19.003, p<0.05), educational status (F(2,372)=6.939, p<0.05), average monthly income of the returnees in Middle East countries (F(2,373)=44.072, p˂0.05), types of abuse that returnees' face (F(3,372)=2.996, p˂0.05) had statistically significant effect on depression disorder of migrant returnees. Finally, problem solving, seeking social support and avoidance coping mechanisms were utilized by returnees in their due order. Conclusion:The life time prevalence of depression disorder was very high. Therefore, mental health service providers shall consider in diagnosing and treating depression disorder among migrant returnees.

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Changing patterns of migration to Australia and their influence on the health of migrants

Cited by 57 publications

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Migration and differences in dietary habits—a cross sectional study of Finnish twins in Sweden

Migration and differences in dietary habits—a cross sectional study of Finnish twins in Sweden

Psychological sense of community in Australia and the challenges of change

Depression and Coping Mechanism among Migrant Returnees from Middle East Countries in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

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