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Physical activity in relation to wellbeing among newly arrived refugees in Sweden
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- Sjögren Forss, Katarina (author)
- Malmö universitet,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV)
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- Mangrio, Elisabeth, 1978- (author)
- Malmö universitet,Institutionen för vårdvetenskap (VV),Malmö Institute for Studies of Migration, Diversity and Welfare (MIM)
- Leijon, M. (author)
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- Grahn, M. (author)
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- 2020-09-30
- 2020
- English.
- In: European Journal of Public Health. - : Oxford University Press. - 1101-1262 .- 1464-360X. ; 30:s5
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- BackgroundIn the light of the growing number of refugees that the world has faced during the last years it is reasonable to suggest that the number with both physiological and mental health needs will raise and result in increased public health challenges. Physical activity with its well documented positive impact on both mental and physical health might be one way for refugees to promote health. The importance of investigating participation in physical activity in this group and the impact it might have on their health and wellbeing cannot be underestimated. Few studies exists in the field and therefore, this study aimed to investigate physical activity in relation to mental well-being, vitality, stress and sleep quality among newly arrived refugees in Sweden. MethodsThe study was based on the results from a survey, conducted in 2015 - 2016 among newly arrived adult refugees who spoke Arabic, Pashto, Somali or Dari, participated in a mandatory public integration support programme in the Scania region of Sweden and agreed to participate in the survey. Ultimately 681 participants completed the survey (a response rate of 39,5%). ResultsWe found a significant association between physical activity and mental well-being, vitality, stress and sleep quality among newly arrived refugees.ConclusionsNewly arrived refugees need to be informed about the importance of prioritising physical activity for their health and wellbeing, regardless of their external circumstances, and supported in their attempts to do so.Key messages There is a significant association between physical activity and mental well-being, vitality, stress and sleep quality among newly arrived refugees.Newly arrived refugees need to be informed about the importance of prioritising physical activity for their health and wellbeing, and supported in their attempts to do so.
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- MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP -- Hälsovetenskap -- Folkhälsovetenskap, global hälsa, socialmedicin och epidemiologi (hsv//swe)
- MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES -- Health Sciences -- Public Health, Global Health, Social Medicine and Epidemiology (hsv//eng)
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- physical activity
- adult
- mental health
- personal satisfaction
- refugees
- public health medicine
- stress
- physical health
- somali
- sleep quality
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