Erik Diaz
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 129872 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Erik Diaz |
| PRENOMES | Erik |
| SOBRENOME | Diaz |
| ASSINATURA | DIAZ E |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of Bergen |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7698-4331 |
| VERIFICADO | Sim |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 46 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 24 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 46 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 1991 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2026 |
| ÍNDICE H | 3 |
Does health early at arrival predict later integration among refugees? A cohort study of Syrians in Norway
Integration of refugees in host countries is high on the political agenda, but the prospective influence of health at arrival on later integration outcomes remains unclear. This study describes the integration of Syrian refugees in Norway four years post-resettlement, exploring whether their health in early resettlement period serves as a predictor of subsequent integration. This prospective cohort study used data from the CHART/Integration for H…
Difficulties in adherence to social distancing and quarantine during the Covid-19 pandemic
Non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as social distancing and quarantine were essential for containing COVID-19 transmission but had adverse effects on mental health and well-being. Migrants were often accused of non-adherence to NPIs, which was assumed to partly explain their higher infection rates compared to non-migrants. However, this perspective overlooked that migrants may have faced greater challenges adhering to interventions due …
He Was the Most Important
Refugees often face psychological strain related to war trauma, uncertain legal status, and unfamiliar societal expectations. Health challenges may further hinder their ability to engage in employment, education, and civic life. This qualitative study draws on 20 semi-structured interviews with Syrian refugees in Norway (9 men, 11 women), conducted between February and May 2023. Two overarching themes were identified: (1) the critical role of gen…
Psychological distress, loneliness, and satisfaction with life during the Covid-19 pandemic
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disproportionately impacted migrants' health and well-being, with some effects becoming evident months into the crisis. Psychological distress, loneliness, and satisfaction with life, which are indicators closely tied to mental health and well-being, were critically affected during the pandemic. However, comparative longitudinal studies of these parameters across migrant and non-migrant population remain scarce. …
Living infodemics across borders
During the COVID-19 pandemic, migrants living in Norway navigated a complex “infodemic”, which encompassed diverse health information sources from health authorities and media from both local and their home country. This study aimed to explore the experiences of Indian migrants in Norway related to their encounters with varied, and sometimes inaccurate and conflicting information between India and Norway amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Qualitative inte…
The Edmonton Obesity Staging System for Pediatrics (Eoss-P) in Mexican Children and Adolescents Living with Obesity
Background/Objectives: The Edmonton Obesity Staging System (EOSS) was developed to stage the obesity in adult populations. Subsequently, this staging system was designed for pediatric populations (EOSS-P). This study aimed to describe obesity severity using EOSS-P and correlate it with BMI classes in Mexican children and adolescents living with obesity. Methods: This is a cross-sectional analysis carried out with data from school-age children and…
A Dead Person Cannot Carry a Dead Person’
Second language acquisition (SLA) is critical for refugee integration and a determinant of health and health care access. Although numerous studies have examined language barriers and health communication, the reciprocal relationship between health and second language acquisition remains underexplored in public health research. This qualitative study draws on interviews with twenty Syrian refugees (nine men and eleven women, aged 22-65) resettled…
Migrants’ experiences as health ambassadors during the Covid-19 pandemic in Norway-a qualitative study
Targeted health interventions relying on migrants to address their peers should consider the experiences of those distributing information and minimize their psychological stress
Contextualising the WHO Global Research Agenda on Health, Migration and Displacement in Norway invites to a reflection for decolonising research
Migrants and displaced persons are ubiquitously present, yet there is insufficient evidence and strategies to provide sustainable, equitable healthcare to these populations globally. Migration and health research has primarily been led by researchers in the Global North (GN), resulting in selective focus that can pose challenges in prioritizing socially relevant questions, and framing migration as a geographically fragmented problem without globa…
Voices across difference
The COVID-19 pandemic underscored the urgent need for more equitable and inclusive health research, particularly focusing on groups underrepresented in public health development, such as older migrant women. Despite increasing population diversity in high-income countries, little research focuses on the health needs and challenges of this group in an inclusive manner. To address this gap, older migrant women and researchers in a Norwegian city pa…
Changes in health after a work-related intervention among highly educated migrants in Norway
Our pilot study suggested positive health changes from a work-related intervention in terms of improved general mental health and well-being. Quantitative and qualitative data were complementary. For confirmation of effects, this pilot study should be upscaled with a randomized trial design
Including highly educated migrants in academia to improve their health—protocol for a pilot intervention
Introduction: Norway's healthcare system needs a diversified work force to meet societal demands for improved cultural competence. However, many migrants in Norway who were educated as health professions in their home countries are not practicing these professions. This may negatively affect their physical and mental health and hinder their personal social integration. Though good health is often seen as a precondition for work, relevant working …
Perceived discrimination and its association with self-rated health, chronic pain, mental health, and utilization of health services among Syrian refugees in Norway
Background: There is a scarcity of research on discriminatory experiences and their association with health outcomes among Syrian Refugees in Norway. Thus, this study aims to examine the relationship between perceived discrimination, self-rated health (SRH), chronic pain, poor mental health, and healthcare utilization among Syrian refugees resettled in Norway. Methods: Cross-sectional data from the Integration for Health project were analyzed, in…
Chronic pain and use of painkillers, healthcare services and long-term impairment among Syrian refugees
Despite their young age, more than a quarter of the Syrian refugees in our study reported chronic pain one year after resettlement in Norway. High levels of pain were related to the use of medication, healthcare services, and long-term impairment. Understanding the dynamics of pain among refugees is crucial to ensure adequate and timely management
Mental Health of Immigrant Children and Adolescents (6–17 Years) in Canada
No significant differences in overall mental health status were evident between immigrant and non-immigrant children and adolescents in Canada but differences exist in emotional problems and hyperactivity. Sex has an influence on immigrant child mental health that varies depending on the specific mental health indicator
Occupation-related factors affecting the health of migrants working during the Covid-19 pandemic – a qualitative study in Norway
Occupational-related factors affected the health and well-being of working migrants during the pandemic. The pressure to get vaccinated and increased structural discrimination in the workplace need to be addressed by Norwegian authorities as it could have legal implications. Further research using intersectional approaches will help identify which factors, besides discrimination, had a differential impact on migrants. This knowledge is crucial to…
Food insecurity and its association with mental health among Syrian refugees resettled in Norway
Food insecurity among refugees and their children after resettlement to high-income countries should be acknowledged and systematically targeted. The association with mental health reinforces the need to consider food insecurity in public health strategies towards refugees
Health of International Migrant Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and control measures adopted have had a disproportionate impact on workers, with migrants being a group specifically affected but poorly studied. This scoping review aims to describe the evidence published on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of migrant workers. METHODS: Papers written in English covering physical and mental health among international migrant work…
The evolvement of trust in response to the Covid-19 pandemic among migrants in Norway
Pandemics create more vulnerability but also opportunities for trust-building. Trust-building can be fostered through relationships in the host country that provide the foundation for migrants to feel included. Healthcare providers are in a position from which they can nurture trust as they can build relationships with migrants over time
Disparities in the offer of Covid-19 vaccination to migrants and non-migrants in Norway
Results were consistent with studies that show disparities between non-migrants and migrants in actual vaccine uptake. While differences in receiving an offer cannot fully explain disparities in vaccination rates, our analyses suggest that receiving, or recognizing and understanding, an offer does play a role. Issues related to duration of residence, such as inclusion in population and health registries and health and digital literacy, should be …
Self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees in Ireland – data from a cross-sectional study
Chronic pain is relatively widespread among these young and otherwise healthy refugees. Psychological distress and trauma are important factors in respondents' quality of life scores. Chronic pain is associated with one's mental health. Our findings and the literature suggests that the diagnosis and treatment of pain and providing care in a culturally sensitive manner should be a priority and included in the preparation and training of the releva…
The road to equitable healthcare
Syrian refugees in Norway appreciate the Norwegian healthcare system but are impeded in their access to care. Many of the barriers can be bridged during the doctor-patient interaction with a diversity sensitive caregiver. The model we propose gives a comprehensive overview of key areas determining the healthcare experience of this population. The results of this study can be useful to policymakers and healthcare providers when addressing disparit…
Learning and Teaching Latino Mental Health, Social Justice and Recovery to Visiting Students
Almost 18% of the U.S. population is estimated to be Hispanic (United States Census Bureau, 2019), and of that, 15% had a diagnosable mental illness in the past year (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020); still, Latinos receive half as often mental health services compared to Caucasians (Office of Mental Health, 2020). Evidence suggests that minority ethnic groups may receive more inferior care standards due to biased …
Overuse or underuse? Use of healthcare services among irregular migrants in a north-eastern Spanish region
Under conditions of equal access, healthcare utilization is much lower among irregular migrants than Spanish nationals (and lower than that of documented migrants), regardless of country of origin or length of stay in Spain
A qualitative study on the experiences of southern European immigrant parents navigating the Norwegian healthcare system
Cultural health beliefs and previous experiences with healthcare services from home country shaped immigrants' expectations on diagnosis and treatment practices. This had great implications for their navigation through the healthcare system and interactions with health providers in the host country. Exploring immigrants' perspectives and experiences offers important information to understand the challenges of cross-cultural healthcare and to impr…
Effects of Ethnicity on Psychotropic Medications Adherence
Migration and social determinants of mental health
The road to equitable healthcare
Syrian refugees in Norway appreciate the Norwegian healthcare system but are impeded in their access to care. Many of the barriers can be bridged during the doctor-patient interaction with a diversity sensitive caregiver. The model we propose gives a comprehensive overview of key areas determining the healthcare experience of this population. The results of this study can be useful to policymakers and healthcare providers when addressing disparit…
Eye discomfort, headache and back pain among Mayan Guatemalan women taking part in a randomised stove intervention trial
Background: Indoor air pollution (IAP) from combustion of biomass fuels represents a global health problem, estimated to cause 1.6 million premature deaths annually. Aims: RESPIRE (Randomised Exposure Study of Pollution Indoors and Respiratory Effects) Guatemala is the first randomised controlled trial ever performed on health effects from solid fuel use. Its goal is to assess the effect of improved stoves (planchas) on exposure and health outcom…
Perceived Needs and Service Use of Spanish Speaking Monolingual Patients Followed at a Hispanic Clinic
Body composition estimates using different measurement techniques in a sample of highland subsistence farmers in Guatemala
This study aims at assessing the accuracy of estimates of body composition provided by bioimpedance (BIA) equations developed for U.S. populations when applied to a sample of Guatemalan farmers. If these equations were shown to have low validity, the second objective was to develop more accurate estimates of fat‐free mass (FFM). One hundred males and females 19 to 45 years of age were randomly selected from four rural communities in the Western H…
Perceived Needs and Service Use of Spanish Speaking Monolingual Patients Followed at a Hispanic Clinic
Consequences of food energy excess and positive energy balance
This paper discusses possible consequences of energy excess throughout the life cycle. Firstly we consider the effects of foods on hunger, satiety and satiation. Also, the changes in food availability and consumption in relation to changes in social and economic determinants of energy excess. The relationship between physical activity and energy intake (EI) is also considered. Secondly we explore the definition of energy excess and the metabolic …
Effects of Ethnicity on Psychotropic Medications Adherence
Eye discomfort, headache and back pain among Mayan Guatemalan women taking part in a randomised stove intervention trial
Background: Indoor air pollution (IAP) from combustion of biomass fuels represents a global health problem, estimated to cause 1.6 million premature deaths annually. Aims: RESPIRE (Randomised Exposure Study of Pollution Indoors and Respiratory Effects) Guatemala is the first randomised controlled trial ever performed on health effects from solid fuel use. Its goal is to assess the effect of improved stoves (planchas) on exposure and health outcom…
Self-rated health among Mayan women participating in a randomised intervention trial reducing indoor air pollution in Guatemala
BACKGROUND: Indoor air pollution (IAP) from solid fuels is a serious health problem in low-income countries that can be alleviated using improved stoves. Although women are the principal users, few studies have investigated the self-assessed impact of the stoves on their health and lives. METHODS: This study was conducted in rural highland Guatemala, involving 89 intervention and 80 control Mayan Indian young women (mean 27.8 years, SD 7.2). Outc…
Managing Mental Health Problems Among Immigrant Women Attending Primary Health Care Services
Researchers in Norway explore treatment options in primary care for immigrant women with mental health problems compared with nonimmigrant women. Three national registers were linked together for 2008. Immigrant women from Sweden, Poland, the Philippines, Thailand, Pakistan, and Russia were selected for analysis and compared with Norwegian women. Using logistic regression, we investigated whether treatment type varied by country of origin. Rates …
Mental Health of Refugees and Non-refugees from War-Conflict Countries
High rates of mental health problems are consistently found among immigrants from refugee generating countries. While refugees and their family members may have experienced similar traumas, refugees are more likely to have undergone a stressful asylum period. This study aims to determine whether their mental health differs. Using national registry data, refugees and non-refugees from the same countries were compared on primary healthcare service …
Patterns of pharmaceutical use for immigrants to Spain and Norway
Although equity in health care is theoretically a cornerstone in Western societies, several studies show that services do not always provide equitable care for immigrants. Differences in pharmaceutical consumption between immigrants and natives are explained by variances in predisposing factors, enabling factors and needs across populations, and can be used as a proxy of disparities in health care use. By comparing the relative differences in pha…
Global healthcare use by immigrants in Spain according to morbidity burden, area of origin, and length of stay
In a universal coverage health system offering broad legal access to immigrants, the global use of healthcare services was lower for immigrants than for nationals. These differences may be explained in part by the healthy migration effect, but also reveal possible inequalities in healthcare provision that warrant further investigation
Migration and social determinants of mental health
Migrants’ access to healthcare services within the European Union
BACKGROUND: The current migration flow into Europe is leading to a growing ethnically diverse population in many European countries. Now more than ever, those populations have different healthcare needs, languages, traditions, and previous level of care. This higher level of diversity is likely to increase health inequalities that might challenge healthcare systems if not addressed. In this context, this study aims at reviewing the policy framewo…
Health care-seeking patterns for female genital mutilation/cutting among young Somalis in Norway
Only one-fifth of the women with FGM/C sought care for FGM/C-related health problems. Our study does not provide the answers to why only a few of them sought care for FGM/C. However, as a large proportion of women did not seek care, it is important to investigate the reasons for this. For, we propose to conduct further research targeting girls and women who have undergone FGM/C to assess challenges in accessing health care services for proper int…
An observational study of immigrant mortality differences in Norway by reason for migration, length of stay and characteristics of sending countries
Independent of reason for migration and characteristics of sending countries, those who immigrate to Norway in adulthood appear to be particularly healthy. The higher death risk associated with prolonged lengths of stay suggests that disadvantageous 'acculturation' or stress factors related to the post-migration period may play a role in the long run. The health and welfare of long-term immigrants thus warrants further research
Access to Norwegian healthcare system – challenges for sub-Saharan African immigrants
Healthcare is not equally accessible to all Norwegian residents. This ultimately leads to avoidance of the healthcare system by those most in need. Lack of seeking healthcare services by immigrants from Sub Saharan Africa may have significant implications for the long-term health of this group of immigrants. Therefore measures to address the issues raised should be prioritized and further examined
The definition of immigrant status matters
Mortality estimates in immigrant populations were lower than those of the native Spanish population, regardless of the criteria applied. However, the proportion of deaths was lower when immigrant status was defined using nationality instead of country of birth. Age- and sex-standardized death proportions tended to increase with increased length of stay in the host country
The Effect of Physiotherapy Group Intervention in Reducing Pain Disorders and Mental Health Symptoms among Syrian Refugees
Chronic pain is common among refugees, and often related to mental health problems. Its management, however, is often challenging. A randomized waitlist-controlled trial was designed to study the effect of group physiotherapy activity and awareness intervention (PAAI) on reducing pain disorders, and secondarily improving mental health, among Syrian refugees. A total of 101 adult Syrian refugees suffering from chronic pain were randomized to eithe…
Changes in self-rated health and quality of life among Syrian refugees migrating to Norway
Our results show that good SRH remain stable while all four QoL domains improve, most pronounced in the environment domain. Understanding the dynamics of migration and health is a fundamental step in reaching health equity
Multimorbidity and chronic diseases among undocumented migrants
Analysis of data from a health system that offers universal coverage to all immigrants, irrespective of legal status, reveals that the prevalence of chronic disease and multimorbidity is lower in UMs as compared with both DMs and Spanish nationals. These findings refute previous claims that the morbidity burden in UM populations is higher than that of the native population of the host country
Health status and use of medication and their association with migration related exposures among Syrian refugees in Lebanon and Norway
Migrant-friendly public health policies and practises should acknowledge migration related risks, address discontinuity in care of chronic conditions and target common complaints such as chronic pain and mental health problems among forcibly displaced individuals
Learning and Teaching Latino Mental Health, Social Justice and Recovery to Visiting Students
Almost 18% of the U.S. population is estimated to be Hispanic (United States Census Bureau, 2019), and of that, 15% had a diagnosable mental illness in the past year (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2020); still, Latinos receive half as often mental health services compared to Caucasians (Office of Mental Health, 2020). Evidence suggests that minority ethnic groups may receive more inferior care standards due to biased …
Overuse or underuse? Use of healthcare services among irregular migrants in a north-eastern Spanish region
Under conditions of equal access, healthcare utilization is much lower among irregular migrants than Spanish nationals (and lower than that of documented migrants), regardless of country of origin or length of stay in Spain
A qualitative study on the experiences of southern European immigrant parents navigating the Norwegian healthcare system
Cultural health beliefs and previous experiences with healthcare services from home country shaped immigrants' expectations on diagnosis and treatment practices. This had great implications for their navigation through the healthcare system and interactions with health providers in the host country. Exploring immigrants' perspectives and experiences offers important information to understand the challenges of cross-cultural healthcare and to impr…
Effect of a community-based intervention to increase participation in cervical cancer screening among Pakistani and Somali women in Norway
NCT03155581 . Retrospectively registered, on 16 May 2017
Health of International Migrant Workers During the Covid-19 Pandemic
BACKGROUND: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and control measures adopted have had a disproportionate impact on workers, with migrants being a group specifically affected but poorly studied. This scoping review aims to describe the evidence published on the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the physical and mental health of migrant workers. METHODS: Papers written in English covering physical and mental health among international migrant work…
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