Changes in self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway: a prospective longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Forced migrants can be exposed to various stressors that can impact their health and wellbeing. How the different stages in the migration process impacts health is however poorly explored. The aim of this study was to examine changes in self-rated health (SRH) and quality of life (QoL) among a cohort of adult Syrian refugees before and after resettlement in Norway.

Method

We used a prospective longitudinal study design with two assessment points to examine changes in health among adult Syrian resettlement refugees in Lebanon accepted for resettlement in Norway. We gathered baseline data in 2017/2018 in Lebanon and subsequently at follow-up one year after arrival. The main outcomes were good SRH measured by a single validated item and QoL measured by WHOQOL-BREF. W

SUBMITTER: Haj-Younes J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7590794 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature