SynthesisInternational journal of environmental research and public health2020
Prevalence, Determinants, and Effects of Food Insecurity among Middle Eastern and North African Migrants and Refugees in High-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.
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- Experiences of Food Insecurity During Pregnancy in High-Income Countries: A Meta-Synthesis of Qualitative Studies.Journal of human nutrition and dietetics : the official journal of the British Dietetic Association · 2026Pooled it
- Dietary Intake and Nutritional Status among Refugees in Host Countries: A Systematic Review.Advances in nutrition (Bethesda, Md.) · 2022Pooled it
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- Perceived Barriers to Micronutrient-Rich Diets Among Charitable-Service Users in Two European Settings: A Qualitative Pilot Study.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Silent struggles: food insecurity and mental health among Syrian refugees in Türkiye.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Obesity and the experienced cultural, economic, and climate variations among immigrants to high-income countries: An umbrella review of the literature.Public health nutrition · 2026Review
- Assessing food insecurity severity and lived experiences among Sub-Saharan African migrants in Turkey: evidence from a rasch-based mixed-methods study.BMC public health · 2026Article
- Dietary pattern among seasonal agricultural migrant workers from African countries in Spain.Public health nutrition · 2026Article
- Australian settlement workers' use of food security information resources with refugee clients: a qualitative exploration.Public health nutrition · 2026Article
- Assessment of Food Insecurity, Diet Quality, and Mental Health Status Among Syrian Refugee Mothers with Young Children.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- High Prevalence of Food Insecurity and Associated Risk Factors in Chilean and Immigrant Women from South-Central Chile.Foods (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- Breastfeeding Duration, Diet, and Sports Engagement in Immigrant Children: A Quantitative Study in the Lisbon Region, Portugal.Nutrients · 2025Article
- Incidence, long-term predictors and progression of chronic kidney disease among African migrants and non-migrants: the transcontinental population-based prospective RODAM cohort study.BMJ global health · 2025Article
- Prevalence and risk factors of food insecurity among Syrian refugees in Türkiye.BMC public health · 2024Article
- Food Related Challenges and Mental Health Among U.S. African Migrants: A Narrative Review.Journal of immigrant and minority health · 2024Review
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- Design and implementation of an intensive panel survey with refugees and other migrants in need of protection in Costa Rica.PloS one · 2024Article
- [Head of household disability can increase household food insecurity: an analysis of a Colombian population survey].Cadernos de saude publica · 2024Article
- Socio-demographic, migratory and health-related determinants of food insecurity among Venezuelan migrants in Peru.Public health nutrition · 2023Article
- Food Insecurity and Mental Health among Venezuelan Migrants and Refugees Living in Peru: Secondary Data Analysis of a Cross-Sectional Survey.Nutrients · 2023Article
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Abstract
Issues related to poverty and income inequality in high-income countries have led to food insecurity among some population groups, such as migrants and refugees. While there are some studies on the experience of some migrant groups (and other subpopulations), little is known about food security among Middle Eastern and African migrants and refugees. This systematic review identified the prevalence of food insecurity and its effects among Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) migrants and refugees in high-income countries. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were followed in this systematic review. Four databases, namely MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCO), and PubMed were searched. Three studies met the inclusion criteria, all of which were conducted in USA: two among Sudanese migrant families, and one among Somali refugee women. The rates of reported food insecurity ranged from 40% to 71% and were significantly higher than for the general population. Food insecurity was associated with acculturation and socio-economic factors. Food insecurity adversely impacts the health of MENA migrants and refugees, creating economic implications for individuals, families, the broader community in which they now live, and for governments.
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