Perceived Changes in Health and Interactions With "the Paracetamol Force": A Multimethod Study. (April 2013)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Goodwin, Robin; Polek, Ela; Goodwin, Kinga
• Is Part Of: Journal of mixed methods research. Volume 7:Number 2(2013)
• Page Start: 152
• Page End: 172
• Publication Date: 2013-04
• Subjects: migrant health perception -- Polish migrants -- National Health Service -- Polish National Health Fund; Mixed methods research -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Methodology -- Periodicals; Research -- Evaluation -- Periodicals; 507.21
• DOI: 10.1177/1558689812463782
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1558-6898

Abstract

Recent European Union expansion has permitted new, but complex, health interactions for migrants. This study examined perceived changes in health and interactions with the British National Health Service among new Polish migrants. In a mixed methods sequential study, questionnaires were administered at Time 1 ( n = 418), Time 2 ( n = 222), and Time 3 ( n = 214). Thirty respondents participated in interviews 6 months after arrival; 25 of these were interviewed 1 year later. Age, psychological and cognitive resources, social support, discrimination, and economic status predicted perceived health changes. Interviews revealed cultural differences in treatment procedures and the role of social networks in health service expectations.