Teresita Rocha-Jiménez, a researcher at CISS, is a co-author of a study exploring the impact of family separation and transnational parenthood on the mental health of Haitian migrant women living in Santiago, Chile.

Based on 16 in-depth interviews with Haitian men and women, the thematic analysis highlights the challenges these women face due to the difficulties of family reunification, even when holding permanent visas.

The study reveals feelings of guilt for delegating childcare responsibilities, despite often being the primary financial support for their extended families. An encouraging finding was that having plans to move elsewhere acted as a protective factor against symptoms of depression, underscoring the resilience of these women in complex circumstances.

This work provides valuable insights into the consequences of migration on the quality of life of Haitian women and emphasizes the importance of addressing the implications of family separation in migration and social policies.

You can read the study at this link

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