A scoping review on the measurement of transnationalism in migrant health research in high-income countries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Migrants commonly maintain transnational ties as they relocate and settle in a new country. There is a growing body of research examining transnationalism and health. We sought to identify how transnationalism has been defined and operationalized in migrant health research in high income countries and to document which populations and health and well-being outcomes have been studied in relation to this concept.

Methods

We conducted a scoping review using the methodology recommended by the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). We searched nine electronic databases; no time restrictions were applied. Studies published in English or French in peer-reviewed journals were considered. Studies were eligible if they included a measure of transnationalism (or one of its dimension

SUBMITTER: Kim YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8555176 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature