Journal of cultural diversity
Volume 23, Issue 4, 2016, Pages 151-157

EXPLORING HEALTHCARE PERSPECTIVES OF BURMESE CHIN REFUGEES (Article)

McHenry M.S. , Umoren R. , Dixit A. , Holliday R. , Litzelman D.
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Abstract

The objective of this study was to understand the Burmese Chin refugees' experiences with and perspectives on the United States healthcare system. Using a mixed-methods study design, a survey was distributed and focus groups were conducted. Thirty-seven surveys were completed. Five major themes emerged from the focus group discussions: time, language barriers, relationships with healthcare providers, traditional medicine, and adolescents'roles in their community. Refugee healthcare perspectives give health providers insights on how to work towards providing culturally appropriate care.

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information processing doctor patient relation communication barrier Physician-Patient Relations Communication Barriers refugee human Indiana Refugees Asian continental ancestry group ethnology Surveys and Questionnaires Humans Adolescent traditional medicine male Medicine, Traditional female questionnaire Myanmar adult attitude to health Focus Groups
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ISSN: 10715568
Cited by: 2
Original Language: English