A Mixed-Methods Refugee Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment

Authors

Eleni Florakis, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Rickie Brawer, PhD, MPH, MCHES, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Abby Cabrera, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Kaushal Desai, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow
Saya Bery, Thomas Jefferson UniversityFollow

Document Type

Abstract

Publication Date

12-2018

Academic Year

2018-2019

Comments

Poster attached as supplemental file below.

Abstract

Introduction:

Many factors may negatively affect the experience of refugees navigating the healthcare system in Philadelphia. These factors include, but are not limited to, lack of familiarity with the healthcare system, language and cultural barriers, limited health literacy, physical and transportation barriers, and fear and/or distrust of the healthcare system. In addition, there are a large proportion of United States refugees in Pennsylvania. According to usnews.com, Pennsylvania was ranked the top 6th state for taking in the most refugees in the year 2017.

Objective:

The primary objective is to assess the experiences of refugees within the healthcare system since resettlement in Philadelphia. The secondary objective is to use the information gained from our study to implement interventions that may improve navigation of the healthcare system for refugees in Philadelphia.

Methods:

Quantitative and qualitative survey questions will be administered to participants. These questions will cover experiences directly associated with the healthcare system, as well as participant perceptions of social determinants of health that impact physical and behavioral/mental health such as education, community cohesion/support and employment, community-based services related to food security, housing, and transportation. Quantitative questions will be asked through translated surveys. Qualitative questions are will be administered through 1-on-1 interviews with the assistance of interpreters.

The analysis will include a mixed methods approach. Quantitative survey data will use descriptive statistics including frequencies, percentages, and mean values. Data will be entered into EXCEL and analysis will be done through EXCEL and SPSS. Qualitative data will undergo content analysis. Interviews will be taped, transcribed/translated, and coded vis NVIVO software.

Results:

Pending

Conclusion:

Pending

Recommended Citation

Florakis, Eleni; Brawer, Rickie; Cabrera, Abby; Desai, Kaushal; and Berry, Saya, "A Mixed-Methods Refugee Community Health Needs and Assets Assessment" (2018). SKMC JeffMD Scholarly Inquiry, Phase 1, Project 1.

Language

English