Barriers to Healthcare among African Immigrants in Georgia, USA
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DOI: 10.1007/s10903-017-0549-9
Abstract: African-born immigrants are among the fastest growing immigrant groups in the US, yet they are underrepresented in healthcare research, particularly, cancer research and tend to be categorized as African American or Black, obscuring any cultural… read more here.
Keywords: among african; healthcare among; african immigrants; immigrants georgia ... See more keywords
Embracing an "African Ethos" to facilitate African immigrants participation in medical genetics and genomics research.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.outlook.2016.08.001
Abstract: BACKGROUND Limited published research exists on perceptions and potentials for black African immigrants' participation in medical genetics and genomics research. PURPOSE This study explores the inclination and disinclination of African immigrants to be involved in genetics… read more here.
Keywords: participation; african immigrants; genetics; genomics research ... See more keywords
Translingual practice among African immigrants in the US: embracing the mosaicness of the English language
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DOI: 10.1080/01434632.2016.1186678
Abstract: ABSTRACT There is a need to embrace translingualism in order to avert covert tensions that emanate from the ascription of linguistic supremacy to ‘standard’ English, especially among teachers of immigrant children and in overall public… read more here.
Keywords: among african; african immigrants; practice among; embracing mosaicness ... See more keywords
Afrophobia in Mzansi? Evidence from the 2013 South African Social Attitudes Survey
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DOI: 10.1080/03057070.2018.1533300
Abstract: The term ‘Afrophobia’, implying fear of the African, has come to mean the hatred of the African other, and is increasingly being used in the literature and popular media to describe the negative attitudes of… read more here.
Keywords: attitudes towards; african immigrants; social attitudes; evidence ... See more keywords
Social exclusion and substance use among African immigrants: The role of discrimination
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DOI: 10.1080/10911359.2022.2072039
Abstract: ABSTRACT Due to their racialized identity and immigrant status, African immigrants face increased risk for social exclusion and other negative outcomes. Research indicates that discrimination, social and economic disadvantage increase risk for substance use among… read more here.
Keywords: african immigrants; exclusion; use; substance use ... See more keywords
Variations in first‐time caesarean birth between Eastern African immigrants and Australian‐born women in public care: A population‐based investigation in Victoria
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DOI: 10.1111/ajo.12491
Abstract: Caesarean section (CS) rates are known to vary by country, migration status and social group. However, little population‐based, confounder adjusted evidence exists on caesarean rate for African immigrants in Australia. read more here.
Keywords: african immigrants; population based; variations first; first time ... See more keywords
African Immigrants to Australia: Barriers and Challenges to Labor Market Success
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DOI: 10.1177/0021909619861788
Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to examine the employment experiences of immigrants of African background in the Australian labor market. Drawing on the findings from a qualitative study conducted in South East Queensland, the… read more here.
Keywords: labor; african immigrants; market success; barriers challenges ... See more keywords
Capitolo 7: Differenze nella copertura vaccinale antinfluenzale tra sottogruppi di immigrati adulti residenti in Italia a rischio di complicanze (2012-2013)
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DOI: 10.19191/ep17.3-4s1.p050.065
Abstract: OBJECTIVES to evaluate differences in influenza vaccination coverage (IVC) in immigrants at risk for influenza-related complications, according to their area of origin and length of stay in Italy. DESIGN cross-sectional survey conducted on the sample… read more here.
Keywords: difference; 2012 2013; african immigrants; health services ... See more keywords
Prevalence and Predictors of Vitamin D Deficiency among African Immigrants Living in Australia
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16162855
Abstract: Vitamin D deficiency (serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25(OH)D) concentrations read more here.
Keywords: african immigrants; predictors vitamin; prevalence; living australia ... See more keywords
The Role of Finding Out in Type 2 Diabetes Management among West-African Immigrants Living in the UK
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph18116037
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2DM) prevalence is three times higher among West African Immigrants compared to the general population in the UK. The challenges of managing T2DM among this group have resulted in complications. Reports have… read more here.
Keywords: african immigrants; west african; type diabetes; among west ... See more keywords
Where to Retire? Experiences of Older African Immigrants in the United States
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19031040
Abstract: Doubling in size since the 1970s, the aging needs of the African immigrant population are not fully understood. This qualitative study examined experiences of aging and retirement planning for African immigrant older adults in the… read more here.
Keywords: older adults; age; united states; older african ... See more keywords