Journal of Multidisciplinary Healthcare (Jul 2024)
Factors Affecting Diasporic Women’s Quality of Life: A Systematic Review
Abstract
Yeonhee Pyo,1 Ki Han Kwon2 1Department of Beauty Cosmetics, College of Biomedical and Health Science, Konkuk University, Chungju, 27478, Republic of Korea; 2College of General Education, Kookmin University, Seoul, 02707, Republic of KoreaCorrespondence: Ki Han Kwon, Tel +82-2-910-5923, Email [email protected]: This literature review assesses the factors that influence the quality of life of migrant women in the diasporic with the goal of improving their quality of life and creating more supportive social adjustment in the public health field.Methods: The systematic review was conducted in accordance with the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. We searched the databases of Scopus, PubMed, SAGE journal, Springer, and Google Scholar for scientific articles on the quality of life of diasporic and migrant women. We screened and removed duplicates, analyzed the full text of the articles to identify potentially relevant studies, and extracted data from matched articles.Results: The literature search yielded 34 articles. Only 10 articles that met all inclusion criteria were included in the systematic review after peer review.Conclusion: The literature shows that the quality of life of diasporic women is influenced by four main factors: sociodemographic predictors, social adjustment predictors, health-related predictors, and psychological predictors. Identifying them is important to improve quality of life and find the right solutions to improve the quality of life of marginalized groups in society. To improve the quality of life for diasporic women, I suggest implementing government policies such as language education, vocational training, stronger protection laws, and better healthcare access. Additionally, establishing cultural exchange and networking programs is crucial for fostering cultural understanding.Keywords: contributing factor, women, immigrant women, public health, quality of life
