Gesundheits- und Präventionsverhalten von Personen mit und ohne Migrationshintergrund

Abstract

Based on a sample of the Hannover registration office this project analyses the health and prevention behaviour of Russian- and Turkish-language migrants compared to natives. The project analysis revealed considerable differences, particularly concerning addiction behaviour and physical activities.

Predictors of Changes in Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior during the COVID-19 Pandemic in a Turkish Migrant Cohort in Germany

“…WHO, the American Heart Association (AHA), and the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) offered guidelines regarding activities during home confinement [ 53 , 54 , 55 ], but these associations are, however, not very well known in Germany. In addition, persons with lower socioeconomic status including a considerable number of migrants with a Turkish background are already less likely to engage in sufficient physical activity [ 56 , 57 ]. Besides financial barriers and the accessibility of sports facilities, gender roles, social expectations, language problems, as well as religious aspects influence the engagement in PA [ 58 ].…”

Association of Acculturation Status with Longitudinal Changes in Health-Related Quality of Life—Results from a Cohort Study of Adults with Turkish Origin in Germany

“…On the one hand this is due to migration-related factors such as the country of origin, reason for immigration, traumatic experiences or genetic dispositions to certain diseases [ 1 , 2 , 9 , 10 ]. On the other hand, low socioeconomic status, poorer education, cultural differences, language barriers and low health literacy can cause a poor health status by reduced access to health information and health services or a lower use of health screenings [ 1 , 11 , 12 , 13 ].…”