Laura Simich

TL;DR: The authors explored the meanings of social support for immigrants and refugees in Canada, and explored the types and adequacy of formal supports, and illuminated culturally and socio-economically determined perceptions about social support and support-seeking strategies.

TL;DR: Findings from a qualitative study of social support for immigrants and refugees in Canada suggest changes in public discourse about immigrants’ contributions, improved governance and service coordination, and a holistic, long-term perspective are important to more effectively support immigrant settlement and to promote immigrant health and well being.

TL;DR: In this article, the notion of reciprocity is defined as an ongoi-goi (ongoi) in community-based participatory action research (CBPAR).

TL;DR: The study describes refugees' decision making during stages of migration and resettlement, from whom they seek social support in particular situations, what sources are appraised as most important, and what is significant about the support.

TL;DR: Results indicate that those Sudanese for whom life in Canada was not what they expected and those who experienced economic hardship as measured by worry over having enough money for food or medicine experienced poorer overall health and reported a greater number of symptoms of psychological distress.