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ArticleBMC public health2025

Changes in health after a work-related intervention among highly educated migrants in Norway: a pilot study.

Khadra Yasien Ahmed, Yeneabeba Tilahun Sima, Astrid Lunde, Astrid Blystad, Wegdan Hasha, Lars T Fadnes, Bernadette Kumar, Esperanza Diaz

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Khadra Yasien AhmedDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway. khadra.ahmed@uib.no.
Yeneabeba Tilahun SimaDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Astrid LundeDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Astrid BlystadDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Wegdan HashaOral Health Center of Expertise in Western Norway, Bergen, Norway.
Lars T FadnesDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.
Bernadette KumarDivision for Health Services Research, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Oslo, Norway.
Esperanza DiazDepartment of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway.

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Abstract

backgroundHighly educated individuals migrating to a new host country without work accreditation face various stressors that impact their health. Among them is the long waiting time for their integration as a resourceful workforce. In this study, we piloted a work-related intervention aimed at improving the health of highly educated migrants. We hypothesize that by including migrants in meaningful working-related activities, their self-rated health (SRH) and other health outcomes will improve.

methodsThis is a non-randomized intervention pilot study examining the changes in participants' health using an explanatory sequential design for evaluation. Baseline data was collected in Bergen for the intervention group and Kristiansand for the control group in 2023, with follow-up data collected after six months. The intervention consisted of working as assistant teachers at various health education programs at university level in Bergen for six months. Both groups answered a questionnaire that included SRH measured by a single validated item and other health measures. We calculated prevalence proportions and ratios, and differences in means using generalized estimating equations with 95% confidence intervals (CI), to estimate the changes in health outcomes adjusting for baseline confounders. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with the intervention group (N = 15) to gain deeper understanding of changes in health or other effects of the intervention.

resultsFifteen participants in the intervention and 62 in the control group completed both questionnaires. We found no changes between the groups in SRH, but significant improvements in general mental health measured with the crude General Health Questionnaire-12 (GHQ-12) -0.07 (-0.11;-0.03) and improved well-being measured with the adjusted World Health Organization-5 Well-Being Index (WHO-5) 0.09 (0.01;0.17) in the intervention group. Qualitative data indicated a positive intervention experience, explained by renewed self-confidence, family pride, improved stress management, empowerment and increased physical activity.

conclusionOur 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.

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Health StatusTransients and MigrantsAdultEducational StatusFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedNorwayPilot ProjectsSurveys and QuestionnairesIntegrationMigrantsMixed-methodsPilot studySelf-rated healthWork-intervention

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PMCPMC12577434

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