Risk Of Health Problems Research Articles

A Submaximal Exercise Patterns Intervention on the Plasmatic Leptin Level and Insulin Resistance for Overweight / Obesity Boys Adolescences

Objective: Obesity is a medical problem that increases the risk of health problems like diabetes. Hormones secreting from fat tissue, Leptin, are correlated with body mass index. Leptin reduces the personchr('39')s appetite by acting on specific centers of their brain to reduce their urge to eat. And insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas, is essential for regulating carbohydrates and the metabolism of fat. A positive relationship between leptin levels and insulin resistance in children showing in this study is to determine the effect of continues-endurance and interval-endurance on leptin serum levels and insulin resistance in over-weighted youths. Materials and Methods: This study is a semi-experimental design. Thirty boys were voluntarily selected as a matched two experimental groups and a control. Physical profiles included aged 16-19, BMI; 37.75 (±4.46) KG/M2, base functional capacity: 32.8 (±3.6) ml/kg/min which dividing by three equal groups: the submaximal training interval, a continuum and interval and control group performed the submaximal running program for six weeks on 3 D/W. The selected parameters were evaluated for an intervention pre and post-conditions. Results: weight and body mass index variables were decreased by about 2.5-3% after exercise intervention. Plasmatic leptin levels were reduced by about 45% in the continuum and interval control groups. HOMA-IR & QUICKI indexes altered in the EG (8.9 %, 7.8%) (P-value < 0.05). Conclusion: Presumably, 2 exercise program patterns lower than lactate threshold could change body composition profile, basal leptin level, and blood glucose /insulin concentrations, which probably induced changes in resistance to insulin.

Health Conditions and Psychotic Experiences: Cross-Sectional Findings From the American Life Panel.

Background: People with psychotic disorders have poor health, but studies have shown that people who have a milder and more prevalent form of psychosis (psychotic experiences) are also at risk for health problems. More research is needed to examine a broad range of health conditions to discover new relations with psychotic experiences.Methods: We analyzed cross-sectional data from the American Life Panel, a nationally representative sample of the United States adult population. Using multivariable logistic regression, we examined the associations between health conditions (categories of conditions, specific conditions, count of conditions) and lifetime psychotic experiences.Results: Approximately 71% of the weighted sample reported at least one health condition, and around 18% reported a lifetime psychotic experience. Using multivariable logistic regression, we found that several health conditions were associated with psychotic experiences, including pain due to other causes, neck pain, other injury, any gastrointestinal/kidney problem, liver diseases/cirrhosis, any nervous/sensory problem, migraine, nerve problem causing numbness/pain, any other disorder, specifically sleep disorder, chronic fatigue syndrome, and chronic pain. Further, the count of specific health conditions and the count of categories were associated with greater odds of psychotic experiences.Conclusion: We found that numerous health conditions were associated with psychotic experiences.

The Intersection of Childhood Maltreatment and Marriage: Implications for Adult’s Health

Childhood maltreatment is associated with mental and physical health problems across the life course. Marriages may be a risk factor for continued mental and physical health problems or, alternatively, they could buffer the effects of maltreatment severity on adult health. Using data from the study of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS), we evaluated marital support and strain as moderators of child maltreatment and adults’ subjective evaluations of physical and mental health in a sample of 760 married adults using the life course perspective. Results show that the interaction between childhood maltreatment severity and marital strain was associated with poorer physical health and was marginally associated with mental health. Marital support did not significantly interact with childhood maltreatment severity in predicting adult mental or physical health. Results suggest maltreatment and marital strain interact resulting in a greater accumulation of disadvantage leaving adults at risk for health problems.

EFFECTS OF CLAY CONTENT IN SOIL ON PESTICIDES SORPTION PROCESS

Intensive application of pesticides in the agricultural sector and for domestic purposes has resulted in increased usage over the years. Pesticides are used to control pest, diseases and weeds in agricultural and urban areas, but their persistence in the environment has resulted in human poisoning, health risk problem and environmental pollution due to their ability to permeate the soil surface, groundwater systems and water surface bodies. Sorption of two organophosphorus pesticides: Diazinon and Clorpyriphos was studied in a soil (S) and in soil modified with clay addition. Soil Alhue, VI region, Chile, was spiked with 1% of either Montmorillonite (M) or Kaolinite (K). In addition, organic matter (OM), in the soil was eliminated and this soil was spiked again, with 1% of both clays. Batch sorption and kinetics experiments were conducted to obtain the retained amounts onto the soil samples. Pesticides were quantified by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). The results showed that for both pesticides the sorption order is: S-M ˃ S-K > S. For soil without OM the order is the same, although the adsorption was lower. The adsorption isotherms were expressed by the Langmuir and Freundlich models. The negative Gibb’s free energy change (ΔG°) values obtained suggest that the adsorption of both pesticides, is an exothermic process. Clay addition to the soil, increased the adsorption processes, generating an increase in the amount of pesticide retained in the soil and partially avoiding possible contamination of the aquifers. The difference found in relation to the behavior of both clays on the soil, can be explained considering its structure and its octanol-water partition coefficient (kow).

Usage of Contraceptive and Birth Interval in Ethiopia: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

Background: Children born soon after previous birth are at high risk for health problems and died at a younger age, especially if the interval between the births is less than two years. The purpose of this review is to summarize the evidence whether contraceptive use is associated with birth interval among women in Ethiopia. Methods: Studies for this meta-analysis were accessed through main databases searches (PUBMED and Advanced Google Scholar) that were published from 2010 onwards. Three blinded reviewers evaluated the abstracts as well as the full texts and performed the data extraction. To assess external and internal validity, a risk-of-bias tool was used. Pooled effect size of birth interval was estimated from the reported proportion of eligible studies using RevMan V. 5.3 software. Results: Thirteen studies were found to be eligible and included in the meta–analysis. A total of 16311 women were involved. Of which, 6112 (37.5%) women had contraceptive users and 5873 (36%) of women had experienced short birth interval. The final pooled effect size after trim and fill analysis in random effect model was found to be -0.67 (95%CI: -0.74, -0.59). This indicated that presence of a significant association between contraceptive use and the length of birth interval. Conclusions: This meta-analysis found that, in Ethiopia, promoting contraceptive use was associated with decreasing short birth interval by 33%. Thus, the existing efforts of optimizing birth interval should be enhanced through modern contraceptive use.

Cross-Lagged Panel Analyses of Reciprocal Effects of Social Isolation, Perceived Loneliness, and Solitary Activity

Social isolation and perceived loneliness are major issues as they may place older adults at greater risks for health problems. The objective status of social isolation and the subjective perception of loneliness may have distinct meanings, and their longitudinal reciprocal relationship remains unclear. The purposes of this study were to examine the reciprocal effects of social isolation and loneliness among U.S. adults aged 50 and above and to explore the moderating effect of solitary activities by using the data from three waves of the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) collected in the year 2008, 2012 and 2016. The index of social isolation was created by summing five commonly used indicators, including marital status, living arrangement, and three types of social contact. Loneliness was assessed by a summary score of 11 items. Solitary activities included 13 activities with limited or no social interaction. The results estimated by the cross-lagged effects model showed positive reciprocal relationship of social isolation and perceived loneliness across waves: respondents with a higher level of social isolation were predicted to have increased loneliness, and more perceived loneliness was significantly associated with a higher level of social isolation in the following waves. The results also indicated that solitary activity had a direct effect on decreasing loneliness. This study improves the understanding of reciprocal effects of social isolation and perceived loneliness over years and indicates that practice needs to address the issues of social isolation and perceived loneliness at the early stage and provide more opportunities of solitary activities.

Factors associated with diarrheal disease in the rural Caribbean region of Colombia.

ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE:To analyze factors associated with diarrheal disease in the rural Caribbean region of Colombia.METHOD:A cross-sectional study conducted in the rural area of the Cesar Department, Colombia, between November 2017 and June 2018. Self-reported cases of diarrheal disease were surveyed, and water samples from 42 households were collected and analyzed. Descriptive statistics were employed in the analysis of socioeconomic status, environmental and sanitary conditions, and we evaluated their association with the diarrheal disease using the Poisson regression models. Each model was adjusted with variables suggested by specific directed acyclic graphs.RESULTS:Poor water supply conditions, hygiene and basic sanitation were reported in the study area. All water samples were classified either as high risk for health problems or unfit for human consumption. The diarrheal disease had a prevalence of 7.5% across all ages and of 23.5% in children under five years old. The variables rainy season (PR = 0.24; 95%CI 0.07–0.85), children under five years old (PR = 4.05; 95%CI 1.70–9.68), water from deep wells (PR = 16.90; 95%CI 2.45–116.67), water from artificial ponds (PR = 11.47; 95%CI 1.27–103.29), toilets availability (PRA = 0.23; 95%CI 0.06–0.96), and swine presence (PR = 0.20; 95%CI 0.05–0.74) were significantly associated with the occurrence of diarrheal disease.CONCLUSION:Water supply, hygiene and basic sanitation conditions have been associated with the diarrheal disease, affecting almost a quarter of the population under five years old. There is an urge for the design of effective policies that improve environmental and sanitation conditions in rural areas.

Review: Risiko Stunting pada Anak yang Tinggal di Area Pertambangan Emas Skala Kecil

Small Scale Gold Mining uses mercury to extract gold. Mercury exposure to children is associated with the risk of various health problems that can lead to stunting. This review was prepared with the aim of knowing the impact of mercury exposure on children living in the Small Scale Gold Mining area. The method used in the preparation of this narrative review is searching for information via the internet using google. Tracing results from various studies and electronic books stated that children living in ASGM areas are very vulnerable to mercury exposure either by inhalation by inhaling mercury vapor or ingestion by consuming food or drinks containing mercury. In addition, they are also very at risk of health problems such as malnutrition and infectious diseases, which are risk factors for stunting. Various risk factors that threaten the health of children living in ASGM areas can lead to stunting. However, there is still little research linking mercury exposure to stunting.

Evaluation of the Ability Family Planning Center Officers in the Youth Counseling Information Center Program in South Buru Regency

Adolescent problems are very complex problems ranging from large numbers to health risk problems. Thepurpose of this study to evaluate the ability of Family Planning Center officers in the Youth CounselingInformation Center Program in South Buru Regency. This type of research is qualitative analysis. The datacollection techniques in this study are indepth interviews and document studies. The informants in thisstudy were divided into 2 sources, namely the key informants in this study as many as 2 people, namely 1Head of Population control and Family Planning, 1 head of the Program Section of the Youth CounselingCenter of South Buru Regency and the usual informant in this study as many as 7 people namely 6 Headsof Family Planning Hall in each sub-district in South Buru Regency, 1 person chairman of youth counselinginformation center at SMAN 1 Namrole as ambassador representative of Youth Counseling InformationCenter. The results showed that the ability of youth counseling information center officers in carrying outthe Youth Counseling Information Center program in South Buru District is sufficient. To improve the skillsand skills of youth counseling information center officers, there is regular training every year at both thedistrict and provincial level. Not every sub-district can participate in training because there is never anotherinvitation to attend training in the district or in the province, thus requiring to seek literature and study selftaught. The government is expected to realize the consistency of training (refreshing) for each district hallofficer, centered in the district or in BKKBN Province with professional coaches by inviting all district hallofficers so that each officer has the same ability and knowledge

Geospatial Distribution and Potential Noncarcinogenic Health Risk Assessment of Nitrate Contaminated Groundwater in Southern India: A Case Study.

Groundwater nitrate pollution is a serious threat to human health in many regions of the world. The present study was performed to assess the nitrate contamination in groundwater in the region of Nirmal province, South India, where people purely depend on groundwater for drinking purposes. The associated human health risks for different age groups (male, female, and children) also were evaluated based on the United States Environmental Protection Agency model. Results indicate that nitrate concentration in groundwater is in the range of 0.8-130mg/L with a mean of 36.51mg/L. Furthermore, 26.47% of groundwater samples exceeded the WHO drinking water guidelines for NO3- in the study region. The contribution of oral ingestion is very higher than the dermal contact in the total hazard quotient or noncarcinogenic health risk. The total hazard quotient values ranged from 0.02 to 3.13 for adult males, 0.02 to 3.70 for adult females, and 0.03 to 4.32 for children. The health risk assessment highlights that children are more exposed to the noncarcinogenic health risks of nitrate than adult females and males in the study region. Therefore, specific groundwater quality measures should be formulated to address the health risk problems for children in the study region.

Lifespan risks of growing up in a family with mental illness or substance abuse

Growing up in a family with one member being affected by mental health problems or substance abuse is an adverse childhood experience which can lead to socioeconomic and health-related impairments in later life. Furthermore, the risk of child maltreatment is increased in affected families, which often adds to the individual risk factors. However, the interdependence between the particular risk factors is not well understood. To examine the correlation between mental health problems or substance abuse and child maltreatment within families and long term consequences for affected children, a cross sectional population representative survey in Germany (N = 2,531) has been conducted. The risk of child maltreatment was 5 to 5.6 times higher if mental illness and 4.9 to 6.9 times higher if substance abuse of a family member was reported. Furthermore, the risk of health problems, including obesity, decreased life satisfaction, lower income, low educational achievement, unemployment and living without a partner was increased if participants grew up in a family affected by mental health problems or substance abuse. All associations were mediated significantly by child maltreatment. These results point towards an urgent need for greater awareness for child protection issues in families affected by mental health problems or substance abuse.

Meta-Synthesis Of Community Health Nursing Strategy

Background : Currently, Indonesia is facing growth and development problems that can lead to health vulnerability and risk of health problems in society. The role of community health nursing is the key to reducing health disparities that occur in society. Strengthening community health nurse strategies must be able to adapt to various settings so that the goals of community nursing care can be achieved optimally.
 Purpose : The purpose of this meta-synthesis is to comprehensively understand and explore scientific evidence related to community health nursing strategies.
 Design/ methodology/ approach : Article review was conducted through several electronic databases including Science Direct, Ebsco Host, ProQuest, PubMed, and Google Scholar through the Indonesian National Library account. The keywords used are strategy, community health nursing OR public health nursing, and qualitative. Inclusion criteria include peer-reviewed articles, published in (2000-2020), and qualitative studies. The exclusion criteria are articles that are not in English, not in full text, and do not have a good article writing structure.
 Findings : This literature search found 7 articles analyzed. The findings of this study indicate that if self nurse ablity, quality nursing care, building partnership, health promotion strategy, and facing challenges have been identified through qualitative studies, they can be used as a strategy in the implementation of community health nursing.
 Research Limitations : This study only discusses in quantity about community health nursing strategies. This requires further research on the quality of community nursing care to evaluate the strategies that have been implemented.
 Originality/ Value : The meta-synthesis review provides an interpretation of qualitative data to capture the essence of the phenomenon of interest regarding community health nursing strategies

Simulation of three-dimensional female body shapes with proportional representation for various weights and heights

Obesity is a significant factor in health information and increases the risk of health problems. Hence, an application that can help users to monitor their body mass index (BMI) timelines is needed. The simulation of a personalized 3D body shape may encourage women to control their BMI for a healthy body and pleasant appearance. Therefore, this paper aims to develop computerized 3D models of female shapes for various weights and heights, and consists of three important parts. First, the preparation of six avatars is described. Second, the body proportions of 6767 female datasets are analyzed to find the relationship of variables in various weights and heights. Last, 3D morphing of different female shapes is developed and analyzed experimentally for appropriate morphing parameters. Accuracy tests are carried out in three ways. First, body proportions calculated using the Z-Size Ladies application, called “Z-Size calculations,” are compared with the body proportions of data obtained from 3D scanners. Second, the Z-Size calculations are compared with tape measurements. Last, the Z-Size calculations are compared with measurements of Z-Size 3D morph models. The results of accuracy tests are shown as the relationship graphs between the BMI and body proportion measurements of chest, waist, hip, and inseam. Bland–Altman plots and Pearson correlation calculation show high correlation. In conclusion, the data obtained from the Z-Size calculations, 3D Scanner, tape measurements, and Z-Size morph models’ measurements are in good agreement and are highly correlated. The simulation of 3D female shapes for different weights and heights as proposed shows good performance and high accuracy.

Potential Mechanism Development of Local Health Security Funds and Graduate Volunteers on Health Management

Thailand has been faced the challenge to solve alcohol, tobacco, and drugs for decades. Many government sectors, especially ministry of public health, and nongovernment organizations, have critical roles in control and prevention. However, the other mechanisms are graduate volunteers and local health insurance funds that have not been yet cleared for their roles in these management. This study aimed to explore and develop the capacity of both mechanisms in generating plans and projects for fixing these health risk problems in community level. The study was conducted during June 2017-December 2018by a participatory action approach in 27 pilot provinces of 12 health regions, Thailand. The 578 participants consisting of100 graduate volunteers, 306local health security fund committee and 172 provincial coaching teams that were trained to create plans and projects through a specific website. The findings revealed that both mechanisms actioned in developing 843 plans for alcohol, tobacco, and drugs equally 276, 276, and 291, respectively. The 1,053 projects were approved to be done inside the community for alcohol, tobacco, and the drugs that were 325, 386, and 342, respectively. The strategic approaches in those plans and projected were categorized into8items:(1) New case prevention (2) Reducing an access (3) Quitting services (4) Alternative rehabilitation (5) Increasing social measures (6) Health protection for all (7) Increasing health risk communication (8) Personal role models and learning centers. These indicated that both mechanisms could be used for health risk solutions at the community level in all parts of Thailand.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Prediction Model Using Supervised Machine Learning Method.

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most common breathing-related sleep disorder, leading to increased risk of health problems. In this study, we investigated and evaluated the supervised machine learning methods to predict OSA. We used popular machine learning algorithms to develop the prediction models, using a dataset with non-invasive features containing 231 records. Based on the methodology, the CRISP-DM, the dataset was checked and the blanked data were replaced with average/most frequented items. Then, the popular machine learning algorithms were applied for modeling and the 10-fold cross-validation method was used for performance comparison purposes. The dataset has 231 records, of which 152 (65.8%) were diagnosed with OSA. The majority was male (143, 61.9%). The results showed that the best prediction model with an overall AUC reached the Naïve Bayes and Logistic Regression classifier with 0.768 and 0.761, respectively. The SVM with 93.42% sensitivity and the Naïve Bayes of 59.49% specificity can be suitable for screening high-risk people with OSA. The machine learning methods with easily available features had adequate power of discrimination, and physicians can screen high-risk OSA as a supplementary tool.

Improving the health of workers with a low socioeconomic position: Intervention Mapping as a useful method for adaptation of the Participatory Approach

BackgroundWorkers with a low socioeconomic position (SEP) have a higher risk for health problems and premature dropout from the workforce. Unfavorable working conditions and unhealthy behaviors are more prevalent among this group of workers. The Participatory Approach (PA), is an evidence-based method to identify and solve problems at the workplace related to health issues of the worker. Health problems among workers with a low SEP are usually caused by an interplay of problems in and outside the workplace. To solve health problems on multiple life domains for workers with a low SEP we aim to adapt this approach to a broader perspective.MethodsAn Intervention Mapping (IM) protocol was used to adapt the PA. First, a needs assessment was conducted combining literature with data from interviews and focus groups with workers with a low SEP, employers and occupational health professionals (OHPs). Based on the needs assessment a program goal and performance and change objectives were defined, which resulted in methods and practical strategies to solve problems on multiple life domains. Based on the results of these steps, the PA was adapted and an implementation and evaluation plan were developed.ResultsThe needs assessment confirmed that an interplay of problems on multiple life domains affect work functioning and health of workers with a low SEP. Moreover, they perceived difficulties with solving problems or used passive or avoidant coping styles towards these problems. The program goal is to identify and solve problems on multiple life domains that affect healthy functioning at work. To achieve this workers need support from OHPs to solve problems. The PA protocol and materials were adapted using theoretical concepts of the Self-Determination Theory (SDT), which resulted in the Grip on Health intervention. For OHPs a training was developed on how to implement this intervention in practice. The intervention will be evaluated in a pilot implementation study among workers with a low SEP and other relevant stakeholders.ConclusionsIM was a valuable tool for the adaptation of the PA to better support workers with a low SEP to improve their work functioning and health from a broader perspective.

Pendampingan Aplikasi Alat Pelindung Diri pada Pemulung Sampah di Kelurahan Langkai Kota Palangka Raya

Waste pickers are the riskiest group for disease transmission through waste, so have Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is needed as a tool used by workers to protect themselves against potential dangers and work accidents. Although there are no definitive data on the existence of accidents or occupational diseases in TPS or TPA, the risk of health problems or the spread of disease due to exposure to various types of waste is very possible. Likewise with the waste pickers who are in the Temporary Shelter (TPS) in the Kelurahan Langkai City of Palangka Raya. The purpose of community service activities is to assist in the application of PPE by providing education and socialization about the possibility of potential hazards and workplace accidents as garbage collectors and the risk of exposure to diseases that can be transmitted through waste, training, and demonstrations about the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when work and hand over a set of PPE tools to the scavengers. Community service activities carried out on 39 waste pickers in several TPS located in Kelurahan langkai city of Palangka Raya

Toxicity Test LC50 of Pineung Nyen Teusalee Seeds (Areca catechu) Extract by Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) Methode

Utility of natural ingredients as traditional medicines is growing with increasing in exploration of the types of natural ingredients that can be used as traditional medicines to prevent and treat a disease. However, the use of inappropriate levels can cause a risk of health problems. One of the ingredients used to treat diabetes is young areca nut which is known by the people of Aceh as Pineung Nyen. Pineung Nyen, which is consumed by the community, is not only in the raw form but also has experienced a process of smoking or disalee. Excessive consumption of Pineung Nyen can cause symptoms of poisoning. For this reason, an analysis is needed to determine the safe limits of concentration that can be consumed without causing side effects. Toxicity tests can be carried out in vivo by using the Brine Shrimp Lethality Test (BSLT) method which uses Artemia salina Leach shrimp larvae as test animals. From the phytochemical test results, it was found that Pineung Nyen Teusalee methanol extract contained flavonoids, tannins and saponins. In addition, the methanol extract of Pineung Nyen Teusalee is toxic with an LC50 value of 347.86 mg / L.

Abstract A017: Using social media to communicate breast cancer risk and promote breastfeeding among pregnant African American women

Abstract Purpose of Study: Incidence rates for aggressive ER- breast cancer in African Americans have continued to increase, and epidemiologic studies (AMBER Consortium) suggest breastfeeding can reduce risks for this deadly disease. Notably, breastfeeding rates are lowest among poor, younger, and African American mothers, offering an opportunity to intervene. Health behavior theories show that perceived risk for health problems can be a motivating factor for behavior change. The purpose of this NCI R21 study was to examine the behavioral impact of a tailored intervention to disseminate new scientific findings about reducing cancer risk for African American women by breastfeeding. Methods: A multimodal approach was used to reach pregnant African American women accessing services through Women, Infant and Children (WIC), community-based organizations and OB/GYNs to invite them to participate in a tailored social media educational intervention. Recruitment was delivered using Telerivet (computer-based mobile messaging platform) and participants were connected to an automated invitation to Survey Monkey to complete eligibility, consent, and pre and post-partum surveys from smart phones. Eligible participants were randomized into a control Facebook (FB) group receiving only breastfeeding messages or an intervention FB group that received both breastfeeding and breast cancer risk reduction messages. All messaging was tailored for African American mothers. Multiple polls and FB actions were used to increase participant engagement. Results: To date, a total of 612 women were recruited, 356 were eligible, 287 women consented, 261 completed pre-surveys, and 134 have currently completed post-surveys. Participants ranged from 18-54 years of age. Preliminary results show significant differences in breast cancer risk perception with an average presurvey mean of 3.07 to a post-survey mean of 1.31 (p <.001). Perceived behavioral control pre- to post-birth indicates significant increases in breastfeeding self-efficacy in knowledge (p < .001), confidence (p =.03), support (p=.002), skills (p=.01), and ease (p=.01). Qualitative interactions were captured through participation in the FB group and intragroup analysis is ongoing. Conclusions: Results will provide crucial information to determine if risk perceptions can be transformative in creating a shift from formula-as-an-equivalent-feeding-practice to “Breast is Best” among African American women within their social context—basically creating a culture-change model. Process data on intervention methods and the potential role to effectively disseminate this new message to increase breastfeeding will be presented. Citation Format: Cassy Dauphin, Frances G. Saad-Harfouche, Maria Keller, Nikia Clark, Elisa M. Rodriguez, D'zare Triplette, Marc Kiviniemi, Deborah O. Erwin. Using social media to communicate breast cancer risk and promote breastfeeding among pregnant African American women [abstract]. In: Proceedings of the Eleventh AACR Conference on the Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved; 2018 Nov 2-5; New Orleans, LA. Philadelphia (PA): AACR; Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev 2020;29(6 Suppl):Abstract nr A017.

The impact of migration upon the perceived health of adult refugees resettling in Australia: a phenomenological study

ABSTRACT Resettled refugees are an important and growing population in Australia with special health needs. Many are at an increased risk for health problems due to their past and current migration experiences, but how migration shapes refugee health is not well understood. Such information is important to help settlement nations’ design services that best meet the needs of refugees. Drawing on a qualitative phenomenological perspective, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 19 adult refugees living in Australia to examine the relationship between their health and migration experiences. Data were analysed using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Findings from this study indicate that the health of participants is influenced by pre-migration violence and loss, and stressors associated with living in transit and settlement countries. Social support, religiosity and future aspirations were commonly reported enablers of health and well-being. Gender appears to play a significant role in the health outcomes of our refugee population.