"Maybe it's an Indo thing": Transnational health experiences of Indonesian women living in Australia. (May 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gray, Corie; Crawford, Gemma; Maycock, Bruce; Lobo, Roanna
• Is Part Of: Health & place. Volume 81(2023)
• Publication Date: 2023-05
• Subjects: Migrants -- CaLD -- Women -- Transnational health -- Transnationalism -- Social networks; Health -- Social aspects -- Periodicals; Health services accessibility -- Periodicals; Public health -- Periodicals; Political planning -- Periodicals; Social medicine -- Periodicals; Epidemiology -- Periodicals; Health Policy -- Periodicals; Health Services Accessibility -- Periodicals; Public Health -- Periodicals; Public Policy -- Periodicals; Sociology, Medical -- Periodicals; Épidémiologie -- Périodiques; Politique sanitaire -- Périodiques; Santé, Services de -- Accessibilité -- Périodiques; Health services accessibility; Health -- Social aspects; Political planning; Public health; Social medicine; Periodicals; 613
• DOI: 10.1016/j.healthplace.2023.103006
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1353-8292

Abstract

Abstract: Migrant health-seeking behaviour is understood to be influenced by transnationalism. This paper explores how transnationalism influences health seeking behaviour among Indonesian women living in Perth, Western Australia. Using a participatory action research approach, we conducted five focus groups with 21 women from Indonesia living in Perth. Transnational practices were common amongst Indonesian women. Transnational health-seeking (seeking Indonesian resources in Australia); transnational social support (between countries); and transnational healthcare (return to Indonesia) were common practices amongst Indonesian women. Transnational social networks were a critical source of health information and support. Findings suggest public health interventions may be improved through utilization of transnational social networks. Highlights: Transnational practices appear common among Indonesian migrant women. Health-seeking practices are influenced by transnationalism. Women sought transnational health information; accessed transnational social support; and sometimes returned to Indonesia for healthcare.