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Immigrant women's health.

L M Meadows1, W E Thurston, C Melton

  • 1Department of Family Medicine, University of Calgary, Alberta, Canada. meadows@ucalgary.ca

Social Science & Medicine (1982)
|April 5, 2001
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Immigrant women perceive health holistically, prioritizing family well-being and functionality. Immigration itself is a key determinant of health, influencing their adaptation and life rebuilding processes.

Area of Science:

  • Sociology
  • Public Health
  • Immigration Studies

Background:

  • Immigration involves significant life changes and impacts health.
  • Understanding immigrant health experiences is crucial for effective healthcare.
  • Mid-life immigrant women face unique challenges in adapting to new environments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the perceived health and health-related experiences of mid-life immigrant women.
  • To explore the relationship between determinants of health and immigration experiences.
  • To identify health beliefs and conceptualizations relevant to this demographic.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study design.
  • In-depth interviews with 42 mid-life immigrant women.
  • Exploration of health perceptions, immigration experiences, and determinants of health.

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Main Results:

  • Women define health holistically, with personal health linked to family well-being and functionality.
  • Key themes include immigration's impact on health, adaptation, and life rebuilding.
  • Spirituality and religious practices are significant health resources.
  • Family-centeredness mediates all aspects of women's health.
  • Immigration is recognized as a determinant of health.

Conclusions:

  • Health promotion and service delivery must acknowledge immigration as a health determinant.
  • Understanding immigrant women's holistic health views, including family-centeredness and spirituality, is vital.
  • Culturally sensitive approaches are necessary for effective healthcare for mid-life immigrant women.