The relationship between employment and health for people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds: A systematic review of quantitative studies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

For the general population, the positive effects of paid employment on health and wellbeing are well established. However, less is known for people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. This review aims to systematically summarise the quantitative literature on the relationship between employment and health and wellbeing for refugees and asylum seekers.

Method

A search strategy was conducted in online databases, including MEDLINE, PsychINFO, EMCARE, SCOPUS, CINHAL, ProQuest and Web of Science. Articles were screened against inclusion and exclusion criteria. Studies published in English between 2000 to October 2021 were included if they used quantitative methods to consider the relationship between employment and health for refugees and asylum seekers in res

SUBMITTER: Lai H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9118911 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature