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ArticlePloS one2024

"Nobody does checkups back there": A qualitative study of refugees' healthcare needs in the United States from stakeholders' perspectives.

Sarah Yeo, Hannah L N Stewart, Ragha Mohan, Kalpana Poudel-Tandukar, Sommer Aldulaimi, Brittany DiVito, Halimatou Alaofè

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Article in PloS one, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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7 authors.

Sarah YeoThe University of Arizona Cancer Center, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0001-5814-4187
Hannah L N StewartDepartment of Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston School of Public Health, Houston, Texas, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0003-2536-9405
Ragha MohanDepartment of Public Health Sciences, West Chester University of Pennsylvania, West Chester, Pennsylvania, United States of America.
Kalpana Poudel-TandukarElaine Marieb College of Nursing, University of Massachusetts Amherst, Amherst, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Sommer AldulaimiDepartment of Family and Community Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America.
Brittany DiVitoEdson College of Nursing and Health Innovation, Arizona State University, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America.
Halimatou AlaofèDepartment of Health Promotion Sciences, Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona, United States of America.ORCID 0000-0002-3011-9673

Funding

T32 Cancer Prevention and Control Training Program Addressing Health DisparitiesT32CA272303 · NCI · UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA · PI Terry A Badger, Gloria D. Coronado · 2023 to 2026
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NCI NIH HHS T32 CA272303
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The number of refugees globally grew to 35.3 million in 2022, and many refugees are exposed to various health risks along their migration journey. As a result, they may arrive in host communities with numerous health issues, including communicable diseases and chronic and mental health conditions. Navigating the healthcare system in a host country proves to be a significant challenge for them, leading to delayed care. This qualitative study explored the convolute healthcare needs of refugees in the United States by soliciting insights from stakeholders involved in refugee resettlement and healthcare. In-depth interviews were conducted with fifteen stakeholders who work closely with refugees, including healthcare providers, cultural/clinical health navigators supporting refugees, staff from refugee resettlement agencies and governmental entities, and researchers studying refugee health. Following informed consent, interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim, and imported into MAXQDA 2022 (VERBI Software) for thematic analysis. The results revealed key themes, including the heterogeneity of refugee populations, limited awareness of preventive healthcare, high prevalence and suboptimal management of chronic conditions, complexity of the healthcare system, lack of follow-up, and language barriers. Further research is warranted concerning the long-term health of refugee populations in the United States. Additionally, more tailored programs involving peer educators are recommended to support refugee communities in navigating the complex healthcare system in the host country.

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Qualitative ResearchRefugeesAdultChronic DiseaseDelivery of Health CareFemaleHealth PersonnelHealth Services AccessibilityHealth Services Needs and DemandHumansMaleStakeholder ParticipationUnited States

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PMID38833462
PMCPMC11149854

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