Intimate partner violence (IPV) is experienced in every society. IPV can cause severe mental, physical, social, and economic consequences for survivors, and impact their interpersonal relationships in their families, communities and broader society. Coping strategies may be utilized to minimize or tolerate the internal and external difficulties of such stressful situations. A significant number of IPV victims are immigrants in the U.S. and Canada. This study explores what is known about these victims’ coping strategies to develop a better understanding of existing studies in the literature. We systematically reviewed qualitative studies on immigrant female IPV survivor coping strategies that were published in peer-reviewed journals between the year 2007 and 2017. We sought to answer the question, What is known about coping strategies utilized by female immigrant survivors’ of IPV in the US and Canada? Eight qualitative studies were reviewed, and the results showed that survivors utilized multiple formal and informal coping strategies. We critically explored and summarized the eight studies to understand how immigrant women utilize coping strategies.
Prevalence, determinants, and effects of food insecurity among Middle Eastern and North African migrants and refugees in high-income countries: A systematic review
Issues related to poverty and income inequality in high-income countries have led to food insecurity among some population groups, such as migrants and refugees. While there are some studies on the experience of some migrant groups (and other subpopulations), little is known about food security among Middle Eastern and African migrants and refugees. This systematic…