Hypertension and the Well-Being of African Migrants in South Africa

Ufuoma Patience Ejoke () and Edwin Devon Du Plessis ()
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Ufuoma Patience Ejoke: Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein P.O. Box 339, South Africa
Edwin Devon Du Plessis: Department of Psychology, Faculty of the Humanities, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein P.O. Box 339, South Africa

IJERPH, 2025, vol. 22, issue 5, 1-14

Abstract: This article examines the risk factors for hypertension among migrants in South Africa, a critical public health concern. We explore the connection between acculturation, lifestyle changes, obesity, diet, urbanization, and socioeconomic status in contributing to hypertension risk. Our analysis highlights the unique challenges faced by African migrants, including acculturative stress, limited healthcare access, and lifestyle changes. The findings have significant implications for health promotion, disease prevention, and policy development. We emphasize the need for targeted interventions and updated immigration policies prioritizing hypertension awareness, screening, and management among African migrant populations.

Keywords: acculturation; African migrants; hypertension; public health; risk factors; South Africa (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: I I1 I3 Q Q5 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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