Henry Ascher
Biographic Data
| ID | 1253317 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Henry Ascher |
| GIVEN NAMES | Henry |
| FAMILY NAME | Ascher |
| SIGNATURE | ASCHER H |
| AFFILIATIONS | Angered Hospital |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7194-9908 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 11 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 29 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 11 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2009 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 3 |
“Vulnerable and strong at the same time”
Unaccompanied girls undergoing forced migration are exposed to multiple risk factors affecting their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Yet, little is known of their perceived SRHR needs. Thus, the aim of this study was to illuminate the lived experiences of SRHR needs of unaccompanied girls seeking asylum in Sweden, and capture how experienced needs are affected by the social contexts navigated pre, during, and post-migration. A q…
Living situations among undocumented migrants in Sweden
Today, there is limited knowledge about the living conditions of undocumented migrants (UMs) in Sweden. It is hypothesised that Ums’ living conditions increases cases of mental illness among them. The aim of this study was twofold, to explore: the housing situation of UMs in Sweden, and its association to their state of mental health. A cross‐sectional study with adult UMs was conducted in the three largest cities in Sweden in 2014–2016. A total …
Overweight, stunting, and concurrent overweight and stunting observed over 3 years in Vietnamese children
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition, both stunting and overweight/obesity, present a public health concern in many countries in the world. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine: (1) longitudinal changes in prevalence of overweight, stunting, and concurrent overweight and stunting among preschool children during 3 years and (2) secular changes in these prevalences of a specific age group of children aged 5.5-6.5 year over a period of 3 years. METHODS: A coho…
Undocumented adult migrants in Sweden
The psychosocial situation among UMs in Sweden, in addition to insecure living conditions without a guarantee of basic needs being met is stressful, and many UMs live in constant fear of disclosure and deportation, all of which has a detrimental effect of the mental health. It is important to understand both associated risk factors for ill-health and coping strategies in this vulnerable population in order try to reduce ongoing stress
Physical and mental health inequalities between native and immigrant Swedes
To study health inequalities between native and immigrant Swedes, we investigated differences in self‐rated health ( SRH ), mental wellbeing ( MW ), common symptoms ( CS ), and persistent illness ( PI ), and if socioeconomic status ( SES ), negative status inconsistency, or social support could account for such differences. A secondary analysis was conducted on questionnaire data from a random adult population sample of 4,023 individuals and regi…
Vietnamese mother's conceptions of childhood overweight
BACKGROUND: Childhood overweight and obesity is a new and emerging problem in Vietnam. The so far observed prevalence increases have pointed to the need for public health intervention strategies with parents as crucial resources for change. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to understand mothers' conceptions of childhood overweight. DESIGN: Four focus group discussions were conducted with a total of 33 mothers of preschool children, 4-6 years …
Adolescent health care in a multi-cultural area
Only few studies have investigated adolescents’ own views of health care in relation to socio-economic contexts. This study evaluated the Adolescent Health Service in Angered, a socio-economically disadvantaged, multi-cultural area in Gothenburg, Sweden, to identify factors that may facilitate or impede access to and visits at such services. Data were collected through focus groups with 11 female and 12 male adolescents and thematically analysed …
Preschool overweight and obesity in urban and rural Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity may soon be an equally important health threat as undernutrition and infectious diseases. Accurate information about prevalence and risk factors of obesity in children is important for the design of prevention. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to estimate prevalence of overweight and obesity for preschool children in two Vietnamese areas, one urban and one rural, and to identify risk factors. DESIGN: A cross-sect…
Breastfeeding practices in urban and rural Vietnam
Intervention programs with the aim to promote breastfeeding are needed. Mothers should particularly be informed about the importance of starting breastfeeding early and to prolong exclusive breastfeeding. In order to reach the WHO recommendation of six months exclusive breastfeeding, we propose an extended maternity leave legislation to at least six months
In the Best Interest of the Child? The Politics of Vulnerability and Negotiations for Asylum in Sweden
This article concerns the interplay between government policy and practice and refugee children's welfare as these issues have been brought to the fore in public debate and controversy in the recent past in Sweden. Framed by the tension between immigration law and human rights conventions such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), incidences of ill-health and suffering among asylum-seeking children have both spurred public concer…
Making meaningful space for oneself
The current study explores the use of children's photographs to establish a dialogue about everyday life with healthy siblings of refugee children with severe withdrawal symptoms (SWS). Asylum-seeking refugee children in Sweden with SWS have been officially observed since 2000, yet research has overlooked their healthy siblings. We studied three healthy siblings and found photography to be an applicable communicative tool. When parents focus thei…
In the Best Interest of the Child? The Politics of Vulnerability and Negotiations for Asylum in Sweden
This article concerns the interplay between government policy and practice and refugee children's welfare as these issues have been brought to the fore in public debate and controversy in the recent past in Sweden. Framed by the tension between immigration law and human rights conventions such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), incidences of ill-health and suffering among asylum-seeking children have both spurred public concer…
Physical and mental health inequalities between native and immigrant Swedes
To study health inequalities between native and immigrant Swedes, we investigated differences in self‐rated health ( SRH ), mental wellbeing ( MW ), common symptoms ( CS ), and persistent illness ( PI ), and if socioeconomic status ( SES ), negative status inconsistency, or social support could account for such differences. A secondary analysis was conducted on questionnaire data from a random adult population sample of 4,023 individuals and regi…
Making meaningful space for oneself
The current study explores the use of children's photographs to establish a dialogue about everyday life with healthy siblings of refugee children with severe withdrawal symptoms (SWS). Asylum-seeking refugee children in Sweden with SWS have been officially observed since 2000, yet research has overlooked their healthy siblings. We studied three healthy siblings and found photography to be an applicable communicative tool. When parents focus thei…
Making meaningful space for oneself
The current study explores the use of children's photographs to establish a dialogue about everyday life with healthy siblings of refugee children with severe withdrawal symptoms (SWS). Asylum-seeking refugee children in Sweden with SWS have been officially observed since 2000, yet research has overlooked their healthy siblings. We studied three healthy siblings and found photography to be an applicable communicative tool. When parents focus thei…
In the Best Interest of the Child? The Politics of Vulnerability and Negotiations for Asylum in Sweden
This article concerns the interplay between government policy and practice and refugee children's welfare as these issues have been brought to the fore in public debate and controversy in the recent past in Sweden. Framed by the tension between immigration law and human rights conventions such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), incidences of ill-health and suffering among asylum-seeking children have both spurred public concer…
Breastfeeding practices in urban and rural Vietnam
Intervention programs with the aim to promote breastfeeding are needed. Mothers should particularly be informed about the importance of starting breastfeeding early and to prolong exclusive breastfeeding. In order to reach the WHO recommendation of six months exclusive breastfeeding, we propose an extended maternity leave legislation to at least six months
Preschool overweight and obesity in urban and rural Vietnam
BACKGROUND: Childhood obesity may soon be an equally important health threat as undernutrition and infectious diseases. Accurate information about prevalence and risk factors of obesity in children is important for the design of prevention. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to estimate prevalence of overweight and obesity for preschool children in two Vietnamese areas, one urban and one rural, and to identify risk factors. DESIGN: A cross-sect…
Vietnamese mother's conceptions of childhood overweight
BACKGROUND: Childhood overweight and obesity is a new and emerging problem in Vietnam. The so far observed prevalence increases have pointed to the need for public health intervention strategies with parents as crucial resources for change. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to understand mothers' conceptions of childhood overweight. DESIGN: Four focus group discussions were conducted with a total of 33 mothers of preschool children, 4-6 years …
Adolescent health care in a multi-cultural area
Only few studies have investigated adolescents’ own views of health care in relation to socio-economic contexts. This study evaluated the Adolescent Health Service in Angered, a socio-economically disadvantaged, multi-cultural area in Gothenburg, Sweden, to identify factors that may facilitate or impede access to and visits at such services. Data were collected through focus groups with 11 female and 12 male adolescents and thematically analysed …
Physical and mental health inequalities between native and immigrant Swedes
To study health inequalities between native and immigrant Swedes, we investigated differences in self‐rated health ( SRH ), mental wellbeing ( MW ), common symptoms ( CS ), and persistent illness ( PI ), and if socioeconomic status ( SES ), negative status inconsistency, or social support could account for such differences. A secondary analysis was conducted on questionnaire data from a random adult population sample of 4,023 individuals and regi…
Overweight, stunting, and concurrent overweight and stunting observed over 3 years in Vietnamese children
BACKGROUND: Malnutrition, both stunting and overweight/obesity, present a public health concern in many countries in the world. OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine: (1) longitudinal changes in prevalence of overweight, stunting, and concurrent overweight and stunting among preschool children during 3 years and (2) secular changes in these prevalences of a specific age group of children aged 5.5-6.5 year over a period of 3 years. METHODS: A coho…
Undocumented adult migrants in Sweden
The psychosocial situation among UMs in Sweden, in addition to insecure living conditions without a guarantee of basic needs being met is stressful, and many UMs live in constant fear of disclosure and deportation, all of which has a detrimental effect of the mental health. It is important to understand both associated risk factors for ill-health and coping strategies in this vulnerable population in order try to reduce ongoing stress
Living situations among undocumented migrants in Sweden
Today, there is limited knowledge about the living conditions of undocumented migrants (UMs) in Sweden. It is hypothesised that Ums’ living conditions increases cases of mental illness among them. The aim of this study was twofold, to explore: the housing situation of UMs in Sweden, and its association to their state of mental health. A cross‐sectional study with adult UMs was conducted in the three largest cities in Sweden in 2014–2016. A total …
“Vulnerable and strong at the same time”
Unaccompanied girls undergoing forced migration are exposed to multiple risk factors affecting their sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). Yet, little is known of their perceived SRHR needs. Thus, the aim of this study was to illuminate the lived experiences of SRHR needs of unaccompanied girls seeking asylum in Sweden, and capture how experienced needs are affected by the social contexts navigated pre, during, and post-migration. A q…
Medicine (8 works) · Environmental health (7 works) · Public health (6 works) · Migration, Health and Trauma (5 works) · Nursing (5 works) · Psychology (5 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (4 works) · Demography (4 works) · Gerontology (4 works) · Sociology (4 works)