Abstract

Undocumented immigrants often experience multiple chronic stressors that over time can increase health risk. This qualitative study used data from 7 focus groups and 15 key informant interviews to identify relevant protective factors to the heath of undocumented immigrants in the U.S. Findings showed that at the individual level, undocumented immigrants rely primarily on motivation to cope with adversity, while also relying on family support and community cohesion at the interpersonal level. At the policy level, safe neighborhoods and non-stigmatizing environments, protection from abuse/exploitation, and activism were identified as protective factors. English proficiency was also identified as important.

摘要

无证移民经常经历多种慢性压力源，随着时间的推移会增加健康风险。这项定性研究使用来自 7 个焦点小组和 15 个关键线人访谈的数据来确定美国无证移民健康的相关保护因素 结果表明，在个人层面，无证移民主要依靠动机来应对逆境，同时也依靠在人际层面上的家庭支持和社区凝聚力。在政策层面，安全社区和非污名化环境、防止虐待/剥削和行动主义被确定为保护因素。英语水平也被认为很重要。