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Enhancing Care for Migrant Families: Insights from Transnationalism

Enhancing Care for Migrant Families: Insights from Transnationalism

Introduction

In today's increasingly globalized world, the movement of people across borders has become a common phenomenon. This migration often involves families who face unique challenges during pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood. The research article "Transnationalism and care of migrant families during pregnancy, postpartum and early-childhood: an integrative review" provides valuable insights into how transnational ties impact the care of migrant families. This blog aims to help practitioners improve their skills by implementing the outcomes of this research or encouraging further exploration.

Understanding Transnationalism

Transnationalism refers to the connections that migrants maintain with their countries of origin. These ties can be categorized into 'ways of being' and 'ways of belonging.' 'Ways of being' include economic, social, and emotional ties, while 'ways of belonging' encompass cultural, religious, and linguistic identities. Both aspects significantly influence the experiences of migrant families during pregnancy and early childhood.

Key Findings from the Research

The integrative review conducted by Merry et al. (2020) examined over 69 articles to understand how transnational ties are addressed in the care of migrant families. The findings revealed several critical insights:

Implementing Research Outcomes

For practitioners working with migrant families, the following strategies can enhance care:

Encouraging Further Research

While the current research provides valuable insights, there are still gaps that need to be addressed. Practitioners are encouraged to engage in further research to explore:

Conclusion

By understanding and addressing the transnational ties of migrant families, practitioners can provide more effective and culturally safe care. This approach not only improves health outcomes but also fosters a sense of belonging and identity among migrant families.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Transnationalism and care of migrant families during pregnancy, postpartum and early-childhood: an integrative review.


Citation: Merry, L., Villadsen, S. F., Sicard, V., & Lewis-Hibbert, N. (2020). Transnationalism and care of migrant families during pregnancy, postpartum and early-childhood: An integrative review. BMC Health Services Research, 20, 778. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-020-05632-5
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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