In the Literature: Prevalence and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection among newly arrived refugees in San Diego County. Bennett RJ, Brodine S, Waalen J, Moser K, Rodwell TC. January 2010 – October 2012. Am J Public Health. 2014 Apr;104(4):e95-e102.
Category Archives: Refugee Health Updates
Specific trauma subtypes improve the predictive validity of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire in Iraqi refugees
In the Literature: Specific trauma subtypes improve the predictive validity of the Harvard Trauma Questionnaire in Iraqi refugees. Arnetz BB, Broadbridge CL, Jamil H, Lumley MA, Pole N, Barkho E, Fakhouri M, Talia YR, Arnetz JE. J Immigr Minor Health. 2014 Feb 19.
Congolese and Somali beliefs about mental health services
In the Literature: Congolese and Somali beliefs about mental health services. Piwowarczyk L, Bishop H, Yusuf A., Mudymba F, Raj A. J Nerv Ment Dis. 2014 Mar; 202(3):209-16.
Adaptation of an Acculturation Scale for African Refugee Women
In the Literature: Adaptation of an Acculturation Scale for African Refugee Women. Johnson-Agbakwu CE, Flynn P, Asiedu GB, Hedberg E, Breitkopf CR. J Immigr Minor Health. 2014 Feb 27. [Epub ahead of print]
Urban Profiling of Refugee Situations in Delhi
In the Literature: Urban Profiling of Refugee Situations in Delhi. (2013) Joint IDP Profiling Service, UNHCR, Tufts University Feinstein International Center.
Updated Overseas Intestinal Parasite Guildelines
Resource: Updated Guidelines for Overseas Presumptive Treatment of Strongyloidiasis, Schistosomiasis, and Soil-Transmitted Helminth Infections
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Updated recommendations for the International Organization for Migration (IOM) physicians and other panel physicians who administer overseas predeparture presumptive treatment for intestinal parasites.
Refugees and the Affordable Care Act Videos
Resource: Refugees and the Affordable Care Act Videos
Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center and U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement
This short online video introduces refugees to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and educate refugees about the importance of health insurance and primary care, the different types of health coverage available in the US, and new health insurance options available through the ACA.
Interpreting in Refugee Mental Health Video Workbook
Resource: Interpreting in Refugee Mental Health Video Workbook
University of Minnesota
Provides comprehensive overview of the role of the interpreter in refugee mental health settings. Includes discussion topics, handouts, and guidelines for working with interpreters in mental health settings.
Refugee Mental Health Bibliography
Resource: Refugee Mental Health Bibliography
National Partnership for Community Training and Pathways to Wellness
Compilation of prominent research and literature on refugee mental health, from general information to screening and assessment processes, effective interventions and best and promising practices in therapy, clinical treatment, and culturally specific modalities.
Self-Care Strategies for Refugee Community Leaders
Resource: Self-Care Strategies for Refugee Community Leaders
U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration
Designed in response to suicides in the Bhutanese-Nepali refugee community and geared toward refugee community leaders, caseworkers, community-based organization leaders, and faith-based leaders as well as refugees.