Gambling has been documented in transnational migration and especially among vulnerable migrants. Migrants are exposed to gambling in various ways, and existing approaches to address this are sparse. In such communities, the gambling culture is little understood; a culture that can lead to various harm. Irregular migrants may be at risk of gambling for reasons including coping with traumatic experiences, pre-and post-migration stress, co-morbid mental health disorders, acculturation challenges, and social and economic inequality.
Migration & Refugee Health
Research theme used for projects
The study team seeks to advance knowledge about the experiences with violence, anti-immigrant sentiments, and coping strategies of youth along both sides of the US-Mexico border in Nogales, Arizona and Nogales, Sonora. The overall goal of this binational and transdisciplinary research team is to assess how these experiences and coping strategies can be protective or put adolescents at risk for mental health problems. The project goals of this research study are to:
In partnership with the Refugee Women's Health Clinic (RWHC) of Maricopa Integrated Health Services, this project is advancing knowledge about health issues faced by women survivors of war who are either internally displaced, affiliated with ex-combatant, or returnees (repatriated).