Displaced Children: "Adverse Childhood Experiences Amongst Refugees from the Horn of Africa: Influences on Development, Attachment, and Risk/Resilience"
by Segen Zeray
2021 Honors Thesis Projects:
Refugee & Migrant Health
Posters under this theme address the current health situation of refugees and migrants, and the challenges associated with migration and forced displacement.
Using a Syndemic Framework to Evaluate Cross-Border TB Interventions at the US-México border
by Hayden Guss
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Rethinking Non-Communicable Diseases and Healthcare in the United States to Reduce the Burden of Disease among Arriving and Post-resettled Refugees
by Rola Kojok
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The role of Cultural Practices, Values, and Norms in Type II Diabetes Treatment for Chinese and Japanese American Immigrants
by Cameron Ormiston
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Healthcare Accessibility for Immigrants
by Kaylynn Chen
Healthcare services in the United States are still not equally accessible by all and immigrant communities are disproportionately affected by these disparities. This population, specifically migrants and refugees, have a higher risk of developing health issues but they are often uninsured and tend to seek care only when conditions have become chronic. Current medical literature has linked this trend to multiple political, socioeconomic, and cultural factors that foster a sense of distrust towards healthcare institutions due to real and perceived barriers. This paper examines current free clinic and community program models that have proven effective in filling the gap in the healthcare safety net and discusses how these interventions are vital in reducing healthcare disparities. Allotting more resources to such clinics and programs will foster a greater sense of community support which will encourage immigrants’ to use primary and preventative care services due to the increased cultural competency within clinical settings.