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Violence and reproductive health preceding flight from war: accounts from Somali born women in Sweden

Posted on June 12, 2015 by mchiang

In the Literature:  Violence and reproductive health preceding flight from war: accounts from Somali born women in Sweden.  Bryskog U, Olsson P, Essén B, Allvin MK.  BMC Public Health.  2014 Aug 30;14:892.

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged Gender Violence, Somali, Women

Congolese and Somali beliefs about mental health services

Posted on March 25, 2014 by jaltschuler

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.

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged Congolese, Mental Health, Somali

Urban Profiling of Refugee Situations in Delhi

Posted on November 12, 2013 by jaltschuler

In the Literature: Urban Profiling of Refugee Situations in Delhi. (2013) Joint IDP Profiling Service, UNHCR, Tufts University Feinstein International Center. 

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged Afghani, Burmese, Profile, Somali

Cervical cancer screening Somali immigrants refugees

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

In the Literature: Cervical cancer screening adherence among Somali immigrants and refugees to the United States. (2013) Morrison TB, Flynn PM, Weaver AL, Wieland ML. Health Care Women Int.

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged Screening, Somali, Women

Physical activity Somali men Minnesota

Posted on August 8, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

In the Literature: Physical activity among Somali men in Minnesota: Barriers, facilitators, and recommendations. (2013) Mohamed AA, Hassan AM, Weis JA, Sia IG, Wieland ML. Am J Mens Health.

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged African, Chronic Disease, Somali

Protection, Resettlement, and Integration Conference

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

Event: Protection, Resettlement, and Integration Conference
Ethiopian Community Development Council
Conference theme is trends and challenges in serving African refugees and immigrants.
May 16-17, 2013, Arlington, VA.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Trainings and Events | Tagged Ethiopian, Resettlement, Somali

Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Somalia, 2010–2011

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

In the Literature: Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis, Somalia, 2010–2011
Ireneaus Sindani, Christopher Fitzpatrick, Dennis Falzon, Bashir Suleiman, Peter Arube, Ismail Adam, Samiha Baghdadi, Amal Bassili, and Matteo Zignol. (March 2013). Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal.

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged Infectious Disease, Somali, TB

Somali Language Health Factsheets

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Somali Language Health Factsheets
WellShare International
Topics include Diabetes Facts, Heart Health Facts, Physical Activity for Healthy Living Everyday, and more.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Chronic Disease, Health Education, Infectious Disease, Somali

Translated Content Children Disabilties

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

Resource: Materials for families who have children with disabilities
Pacer Center
Translated publications focusing on issues facing families from diverse backgrounds who have children with disabilities. Publications are translated into Hmong, Spanish, and Somali.

Posted in Refugee Health Updates, Resources | Tagged Children, Language Access, Somali

Health Literacy and Acculturation on Oral Health Status of Somali Refugees

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Elizabeth Costello

In the Literature: Health Literacy and Acculturation on Oral Health Status of Somali Refugees
Geltman, P.; Hunter Adams, J.; Cochran, J.; Doros, G.; Rybin, D.; Henshaw, M.; Barnes, L.; and Paasche-Orlow, M. (2013) Amer Jour Public Health

Posted in Literature, Refugee Health Updates | Tagged Health Disparities, Oral Health, Somali

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