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Editorial Migration, Health and Social Networks

Editorial Migration, Health and Social Networks Editorial Migration, Health and Social Networks Charles Watters Director, The European Centre for the Study of Migration and Social Care, University of Kent, UK The image of a sick patient being treated by a doctor cultural and class backgrounds play in their relationship appears relatively straightforward. An individual becomes to primary health care services. The strong role of ill and the doctor is the specialist with the expertise to culture and social contexts is also noted by Renzaho address the illness. However, the question of access to and Mellor in their examination of childhood obesity health care is a thorny one, and involves people’s beliefs prevention among African migrants in Australia. They about the causes and treatment of illness, the beliefs point specifically to the role of different acculturation of the communities in which they live, and the range, styles in influencing obesity rates and in designing quality and availability of medical care. For migrants, prevention strategies. a chasm may exist between their views of illness, the appropriateness of the health services on offer and their Hendrikson’s contribution to this volume illustrates entitlement to these services. Moreover, the recognition the role of familial and social networks in influencing and treatment of illness are often mediated through migrants’ access to health care. Drawing on a study familial and social networks and these networks may of Mexican migrants in the USA, she draws attention provide a valuable resource for treatment and care. specifically to the pivotal role played by women within families and communities in decision making with The papers assembled here all, to varying degrees, respect to health. The paper from Swe and Ross also examine the roles of intermediate actors in migrant draws on fieldwork in the USA. In this instance the focus health care, drawing on examples from a range of is on Burmese migrants and looks at Burmese refugees’ migrant communities and medical specialisms. Ursula perspectives on health and health care. In conclusion, Goth and her colleagues from Norway offer the results of the authors advocate the importance of a ‘multi-faceted a study into the role of GPs in intercultural contexts. The and comprehensive approach’ to identifying and meeting study demonstrates the vital role that migrants’ social, the refugees’ needs. SUBSCRIBE TO: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care SAVE 20% ON A 2-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION This multidisciplinary Journal focuses on international migration and covers asylum seekers, labour migration and undocumented migrants, with an emphasis on health and social care. Areas explored include refugee children, family separation, human trafficking and integration of migrants. Published quarterly, the Journal provides documentation and analysis of migration and responses to migrants’ needs, through the development of health and social care services. It also documents evidence of good practice both within and between countries worldwide. Subscribe online at www.pierprofessional.com/ijmhscflyer or call Pier Professional on +44 (0)1273 783720 10.5042/ijmhsc.2010.0444 International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care Volume 6 Issue 1 February 2010 © Pier Professional Ltd http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care Emerald Publishing

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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1747-9894
DOI
10.5042/ijmhsc.2010.0444
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Editorial Migration, Health and Social Networks Charles Watters Director, The European Centre for the Study of Migration and Social Care, University of Kent, UK The image of a sick patient being treated by a doctor cultural and class backgrounds play in their relationship appears relatively straightforward. An individual becomes to primary health care services. The strong role of ill and the doctor is the specialist with the expertise to culture and social contexts is also noted by Renzaho address the illness. However, the question of access to and Mellor in their examination of childhood obesity health care is a thorny one, and involves people’s beliefs prevention among African migrants in Australia. They about the causes and treatment of illness, the beliefs point specifically to the role of different acculturation of the communities in which they live, and the range, styles in influencing obesity rates and in designing quality and availability of medical care. For migrants, prevention strategies. a chasm may exist between their views of illness, the appropriateness of the health services on offer and their Hendrikson’s contribution to this volume illustrates entitlement to these services. Moreover, the recognition the role of familial and social networks in influencing and treatment of illness are often mediated through migrants’ access to health care. Drawing on a study familial and social networks and these networks may of Mexican migrants in the USA, she draws attention provide a valuable resource for treatment and care. specifically to the pivotal role played by women within families and communities in decision making with The papers assembled here all, to varying degrees, respect to health. The paper from Swe and Ross also examine the roles of intermediate actors in migrant draws on fieldwork in the USA. In this instance the focus health care, drawing on examples from a range of is on Burmese migrants and looks at Burmese refugees’ migrant communities and medical specialisms. Ursula perspectives on health and health care. In conclusion, Goth and her colleagues from Norway offer the results of the authors advocate the importance of a ‘multi-faceted a study into the role of GPs in intercultural contexts. The and comprehensive approach’ to identifying and meeting study demonstrates the vital role that migrants’ social, the refugees’ needs. SUBSCRIBE TO: International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care SAVE 20% ON A 2-YEAR SUBSCRIPTION This multidisciplinary Journal focuses on international migration and covers asylum seekers, labour migration and undocumented migrants, with an emphasis on health and social care. Areas explored include refugee children, family separation, human trafficking and integration of migrants. Published quarterly, the Journal provides documentation and analysis of migration and responses to migrants’ needs, through the development of health and social care services. It also documents evidence of good practice both within and between countries worldwide. Subscribe online at www.pierprofessional.com/ijmhscflyer or call Pier Professional on +44 (0)1273 783720 10.5042/ijmhsc.2010.0444 International Journal of Migration, Health and Social Care Volume 6 Issue 1 February 2010 © Pier Professional Ltd

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International Journal of Migration, Health and Social CareEmerald Publishing

Published: Jul 26, 2010

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