Healthcare Access Barriers and Facilitators for Recently Settled Afghan Refugees in New Haven, Connecticut (CT) and Providence, Rhode Island (RI).

Faizy, Nargis

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Year:: 2024
Contributor:: Faizy, Nargis (creator); Harvey, Michael (Reader); Bailey, Adderlin (Advisor); Brown University. School of Public Health (sponsor)
Genre:: theses
Subject:: Refugees; Nonprofit organizations; healthcare access; Adressing Barriers and Facilitators; Rhode Island--Providence; Connecticut--New Haven; resettlement agencies; governmental bodies
Extent:: , 38 p.

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Abstract:: Abstract of (Healthcare Access Barriers and Facilitators for Recently Settled Afghan Refugees in New Haven, Connecticut (CT) and Providence, Rhode Island (RI).), by (Nargis Faizy), Degree [MPH], Brown University, May (2024). Background: This study addresses the barriers and facilitators of influencing healthcare access among newly resettled Afghan refugees from the perspective of those who serve this population in Providence, Rhode Island (RI) and New Haven, Connecticut (CT). The study informs stakeholders about interventions opportunities available to better tailor their programs to serve Afghan refugees to access healthcare. Methods: The research was conducted with semi-structured interviews with 6 key informants who work in different roles with Afghan refugees at non-profit refugee service organizations, resettlement agencies and governmental bodies. After interviewing participants, the transcripts were uploaded into NVivo where each interview transcript was coded. A thematic analysis approach was used to identify themes and six themes emerged from the interviews. Results: Findings underline the significance of cultural competency in healthcare provision, with participants highlighting the need for tailored training to address cultural nuances and foster trust between providers and Afghan refugees. Language barriers persist as a formidable obstacle, exacerbated by the shortage of professional interpreters and inadequate clinician training in utilizing interpreter services effectively. Efforts to enhance interpreter availability, quality, and clinician training are crucial in ensuring equitable access to healthcare for Afghan refugees. Moreover, lead exposure emerges as a critical health concern among Afghan refugee children, necessitating interventions to mitigate risks associated with environmental factors and inadequate awareness. Financial constraints, scarcity of healthcare professionals, and challenges with Medicaid coverage pose substantial hurdles in delivering comprehensive care to Afghan refugees. The study emphasizes the pivotal role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in bridging gaps in healthcare access, advocating for their integration into healthcare settings and bolstering their reimbursement through Medicaid.
Notes:: Thesis (M. P. H.)--Brown University, 2024

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Faizy, Nargis, "Healthcare Access Barriers and Facilitators for Recently Settled Afghan Refugees in New Haven, Connecticut (CT) and Providence, Rhode Island (RI)." (2024). Public Health Theses and Dissertations. Brown Digital Repository. Brown University Library. https://repository.library.brown.edu/studio/item/bdr:rjpmhh32/

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