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Differences in health behaviours between immigrant and non-immigrant groups: a protocol for a systematic review
Suresh Joshi1, Santosh Jatrana, Yin Paradies
1Alfred Deakin Research Institute (ADRI), Faculty of Arts and Education, Deakin University, Geelong Waterfront Campus, Locked Bag 2000, 3220 Geelong, VIC, Australia. sureshj@deakin.edu.au.
This review systematically examines differences in health behaviors, including smoking, physical activity, and alcohol consumption, between immigrants and non-immigrants globally. Findings will improve understanding of immigrant health and inform future research and public health strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Health behaviors significantly influence health outcomes, with changes in these behaviors impacting immigrants' health post-migration.
- Unhealthy behavior adoption is a key mechanism affecting immigrant health trajectories in host countries.
- No prior review has simultaneously examined key health behaviors (smoking, physical activity, alcohol) across immigrant and non-immigrant populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review and synthesize global literature on differences in key health behaviors between immigrant and non-immigrant groups.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of disparities in tobacco smoking, physical activity, and alcohol drinking.
- To establish a foundation for future research on immigrant health and behavior.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of English-language empirical studies with quantitative data on both immigrant and non-immigrant groups.
- Searches conducted across seven databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, Global Health, SocINDEX, ProQuest) plus Google/Google Scholar and expert consultation.
- Studies selected and quality appraised using PRISMA guidelines and CASP checklists, with descriptive statistics reported.
Main Results:
- (Results not yet available as this is a protocol/planned review)
Conclusions:
- This systematic review will enhance understanding of health behavior differences between immigrants and non-immigrants.
- It will provide a reliable evidence base for future research and inform public health initiatives in high-migrant-receiving countries.
- Findings will contribute to targeted interventions to improve immigrant health outcomes.
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