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03.03.2017 | Original Paper

Psychosocial Indicators in North African Immigrant Women in Italy

verfasst von: Stefania Toselli, Natascia Rinaldo, Maria Giovanna Caccialupi, Emanuela Gualdi-Russo

Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Ausgabe 2/2018

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Abstract

The present research evaluated the psychosocial health and quality of life of North African (NA) immigrant women living in Italy. A survey of 205 NA-born and Italian-born women was carried out. Psychosocial, sociodemographic and migration data were collected. Anthropometric indices were computed by direct measurements of height, weight, waist and hip circumferences. Multivariate analysis showed that the main explanatory variable for all dimensions of psychosocial status was the migrant status. Other explanatory variables were educational level and number of children for psychological discomfort, and weight status for well-being, quality of life and stress. Anthropometric indices were explanatory variables for quality of life. In conclusion, this study provides further evidence of higher psychological stress and discomfort and lower well-being and quality of life in immigrant women. Public social support is necessary to control, maintain and improve the mental health outcomes of immigrant communities in the host country.

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Titel: Psychosocial Indicators in North African Immigrant Women in Italy
verfasst von: Stefania Toselli
Natascia Rinaldo
Maria Giovanna Caccialupi
Emanuela Gualdi-Russo
Publikationsdatum: 03.03.2017
Verlag: Springer US
Erschienen in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Ausgabe 2/2018
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Elektronische ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-017-0562-z

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