...Dianxi Wang Purpose The purpose of this study was to examine the mediating role of community health services and the moderating role of formal social support in the relationship between migration trajectory and individuals’ quality of life (QoL). Design/methodology/approach Using data from...

... different countries including Syria. Health-related quality of life of individuals influences both the individual and the community, and how these two interact with one another. This study aims to explore the four domains – physical health, psychological health, social relationships and environment domains...

...Anesu Marume; James January; Julita Maradzika Purpose Social capital is an essential determinant of health that contributes significantly to quality of life. Social capital has potential of improving the health and well-being of refugees. Refugees in Zimbabwe are confined to an isolation camp...

...Johanna Buchcik; Joachim Westenhoefer; Colin R. Martin Purpose – Definition-problems concerning the terms “migrant” and “Health-Related Quality of Life” (HRQoL) have a negative impact on the operationalization and measurement of the multidimensional and subjective construct of HRQoL. The aims...

... Publishing Limited 2012 Migration Health Integration Health literacy Assimilation Medicalisation Health services National cultures Quality of life Immigrants How people relate to health and illness is an important aspect of their morality. In modern industrial societies...