The association of education in a new society and social support from the education with the health of North Korean defectors: a cross-sectional study

• Main Authors: Jihyun Lee (Author), Yui Park (Author), Dong-Hun Han (Author), Ji Won Yoo (Author), Wenlian Zhou (Author), Pearl Kim (Author), Jay J. Shen (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background The number of North Korean defectors (NKDs) escaping to South Korea has increased. The health status of NKDs is an essential factor for a successful settlement into South Korean society. However, no studies have been conducted on the health status of NKDs in terms of education an...