The Influence of Immigration Status on the General Health Outcomes of Adult BAME Migrants in East London

The health and well-being of Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) adult migrants in East London are examined critically in this dissertation in relation to immigration status, social, cultural, and environmental factors. The background of the research, justification, and goals are established in Chapter 1, emphasising the critical need for a sophisticated comprehension of migrant health disparities in extremely diverse urban environments. In Chapter 2, the literature is reviewed, and a conceptual framework integrating intersectionality, acculturation, and the social determinant of health is developed. Additionally, gaps in present scholarship are identified, especially regarding climate adaptation and cultural change. The qualitative, interpretivist technique is described in detail in Chapter 3. It includes rigorous ethical and reflexive research practices as well as in-depth semi-structured interviews with two purposefully chosen participants. The results, which are discussed in Chapter 4, demonstrate the significant effects on healthcare access and general well-being of administrative obstacles, housing, and job insecurity, legal precarity, and discriminatory experiences. The study also reveals the important but frequently disregarded significance that cultural change and climatic adaptation play in influencing migrant health experiences. Participants show resilience and agency despite these obstacles by using adaptive coping mechanisms, faith networks, and community involvement. The results are interpreted in Chapter 5 in light of current theory and research, emphasising the interdependence of various factors and stressing the significance of taking an intersectional and holistic approach to public health. The dissertation's original contributions are summarised in Chapter 6, along with recommendations for practice and policy that are equity-driven and context-sensitive. Future research directions are also outlined. This dissertation highlights the need for comprehensive, inclusive public health initiatives that are sensitive to the realities of varied migrant populations and increases knowledge of migrant health disparities by broadening the analytical lens to include environmental and cultural elements.

Name dc:type.qualificationname

msc

Level dc:type.qualificationlevel

masters

Grantor dc:publisher.institution

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Year dc:date.issued

2026

Author dc:creator

• Acheampong, Augustina Afi

• HT Cymunedau. Dosbarthiadau cymdeithasol. Hil
• RA Agweddau cyhoeddus am feddygaeth

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UWTSD

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oai:repository.uwtsd.ac.uk:4215