Is refugee experience in childhood a risk for poorer health in adulthood?—A Swedish national survey study

Studies on experiences of migration in childhood and subsequent health in adulthood report conflicting results. While there is limited research on the long-term health outcomes of refugee children as they transition into adulthood, it is often observed that refugee children experience adverse health...

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Published in:PLOS global public health 2023, Vol.3 (11), p.e0002433-e0002433
Main Authors: Mattelin, Erica, Khanolkar, Amal R., Korhonen, Laura, Åhs, Jill. W., Fröberg, Frida
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Language:English
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Medicin och hälsovetenskap
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Summary:Studies on experiences of migration in childhood and subsequent health in adulthood report conflicting results. While there is limited research on the long-term health outcomes of refugee children as they transition into adulthood, it is often observed that refugee children experience adverse health conditions upon their arrival in the host country. We examined whether adults with a childhood refugee experience were more likely to have poorer mental health, general health, and risk-behaviours compared to non-refugee migrants and Swedish-born peers We included a nationally representative sample of 18-64-year-olds who answered the Swedish National Public Health survey in 2018 or 2020. Using official register data, we categorized individuals as: 1) refugees in childhood (
ISSN:2767-3375
2767-3375
DOI:10.1371/journal.pgph.0002433