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ArticleBMC public health2021

The association of education in a new society and social support from the education with the health of North Korean defectors: a cross-sectional study.

Jihyun Lee, Yui Park, Dong-Hun Han, Ji Won Yoo, Wenlian Zhou, Pearl Kim, Jay J Shen

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Article in BMC public health, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.

Jihyun LeeDepartment of Dental Education, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, South Korea.
Yui ParkDepartment of Dental Education, School of Dentistry, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, South Korea.
Dong-Hun HanDental Research Institute, Seoul National University, Seoul, 03080, South Korea. dhhan73@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0001-6427-3137
Ji Won YooDepartment of Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA.
Wenlian ZhouDepartment of Dental Medicine, School of Dental Medicine, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89106, USA.
Pearl KimDepartment of Health Care Administration and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA.
Jay J ShenDepartment of Health Care Administration and Policy, School of Public Health, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV, 89154, USA. jay.shen@unlv.edu.
University of Nevada, Las Vegas · USSeoul National University of Education · KRSeoul National University · KR

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe number of North Korean defectors (NKDs) escaping to South Korea has increased. The health status of NKDs is an essential factor for a successful settlement into South Korean society. However, no studies have been conducted on the health status of NKDs in terms of education and social support. The aim of this study was to determine the associations of education and social support with the self-rated health status among NKDs.

methodsThis study utilized data gained from face-to-face interviews with 126 NKDs. A multivariable logistic regression and path analysis were performed to assess the effects of education in South Korea and social support on their self-rated health status and to explore the complex relationships between direct and indirect effects of the variables.

resultsNKDs who did not experience regular education in South Korea responded that they were in poor health compared to their counterpart (OR = 5.78). Although a direct association between education in South Korea and self-rated health was not shown, there was an indirect path from education in South Korea to self-rated health through social support.

conclusionsParticipation in regular education in South Korea is important for the health status of NKDs. Moreover, social support has an important role in the association between education and self-rated health. Social policies and NKD assistance programs should consider and reflect the combination of education and social support interventions relevant to the health status of NKDs.

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RefugeesCross-Sectional StudiesEducational StatusHumansRepublic of KoreaSocial SupportEducationNorth Korean defectorsSelf-rated healthSocial support

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PMID33882884
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