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The Idea of Suicide in Migration, Pathways Out of Dead Ends

Various studies have shown that some migrant groups face a higher risk of suicidal behavior compared to native populations. Research suggests that ethnic minorities and specific migrant groups have a higher rate of suicide attempts and suicide-related deaths. However, it should also be noted that overall suicide rates among migrants tend to decrease after migration compared to the general native population—a phenomenon known as the “migration effect.” Nevertheless, over time, these rates tend to rise again. This article focuses specifically on a subset of migrant groups and their vulnerability to suicidal behavior.

The Rising Trend of Iranian Migration: A Study on Brain Drain and Its Long-term Impact

The compiled data indicates that the total number of Iranian-born migrants grew from approximately 500,000 before the 1979 Revolution to 3.1 million by 2019, accounting for 1.3% and 3.8% of the country’s population, respectively, at those times. The primary destinations for Iranian migrants include the United States, Canada, Germany, and the United Kingdom. The study also estimates that nearly 700,000 Iranian-born individuals have pursued higher education in foreign universities.

Recovering Iranian Womanhood in Migration

The research article by Maryam Vizheh and colleagues, published in Health and Place in 2023, examines the impact of migration and living in Australia on Iranian women’s ability to access and utilize reproductive healthcare services.

This qualitative study of 21 Iranian women in Australia revealed that while their initial reproductive health behaviors are shaped by sociocultural norms from Iran, these women actively develop agency and transform their perspectives in the Australian context.

Navigating Home in Exile

The concept of home is deeply personal and shaped by past experiences, cultural identity, and current living conditions. For Iranian elderly immigrants with dementia residing in culturally profiled nursing homes in Sweden, the notion of home remains complex and multifaceted.

Intimate Partner Violence: A Hidden Crisis in the Iranian Diaspora

This integrative review by Niroomand et al. (2024) examines intimate partner violence (IPV) within the Iranian immigrant community, uncovering how the experience of abuse shifts post-migration. While physical violence may decrease, psychological and economic abuse often replace it, leaving many women in cycles of control and dependence.