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Using indirect methods to understand the impact of forced migration on long-term under-five mortality

Singh K, Karunakara U, Burnham G, Hill K
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Abstract
Despite the large numbers of displaced persons and the often-lengthy periods of displacement, little is known about the impact of forced migration on long-term under-five mortality. This paper looks at the Brass Method (and adaptations of this method) and the Preceding Birth Technique in combination with a classification of women by their migration and reproductive histories, in order to study the impact of forced migration on under-five mortality. Data came from the Demography of Forced Migration Project, a study on mortality, fertility and violence in the refugee and host populations of Arua District, Uganda and Yei River District, Sudan. Results indicate that women who did not migrate in a situation of conflict and women who repatriated before the age of 15, had children with the highest under-five mortality rates compared with women who were currently refugees and women who repatriated after the age of 15.

Countries

Uganda

Subject Area

migration

Languages

English
DOI
10.1017/S002193200400700X
Published Date
01 Nov 2005
PubMed ID
16221323
Journal
Journal of Biosocial Science
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 37, Issue 6
Issue Date
2004-11-11
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