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ArticleCommunity health equity research & policy2026

Understanding the Health and Social Determinants of Health Needs of Resettled Afghan Refugees in Houston, Texas.

Karissa Chesky, Angelica Garcia, Aaron Pathak, Imran Humza Hanif, Srijana Shrestha, Sophia Banu

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6 authors.

Karissa CheskyBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.ORCID 0009-0001-0131-8681
Angelica GarciaBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.
Aaron PathakBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.ORCID 0009-0004-2075-881X
Imran Humza HanifTexas A&M University, College Station, TX, USA.
Srijana ShresthaWheaton College, Norton, MA, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-0108-5571
Sophia BanuBaylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA.ORCID 0000-0003-1889-2222

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Abstract

PurposeThe global refugee crisis includes Afghan refugees, driven by decades of conflict. Understanding the currently unidentified, unique challenges of this group upon resettlement in the United States is crucial for bettering health outcomes. This needs assessment identifies the challenges surrounding health experiences of resettled Afghan refugees in Houston, Texas.MethodsAdult Afghan refugees resettled in Houston, Texas were surveyed via a needs assessment adapted from validated health screeners (PRAPARE, the RHS15, and CoPaQ) with translator assistance. Health experiences across demographics, urgent needs, accessibility, and healthcare services were assessed.

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Health Services Needs and DemandNeeds AssessmentRefugeesSocial Determinants of HealthAdolescentAdultAfghanistanFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesTexasYoung Adulthealth disparitieshealth equitymigrationpublic healthrefugeeresettlement

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PMCPMC13195058

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