Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Volume 16, Issue 2, 2014, Pages 314-320

A Pilot study of health priorities of Somalis living in Kansas City: Laying the groundwork for CBPR (Article)

Filippi M.K.* , Faseru B. , Baird M. , Ndikum-Moffor F. , Greiner K.A. , Daley C.M.
  • a Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Center for American Indian Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1008, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
  • b Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Center for American Indian Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1008, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
  • c School of Nursing, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 2029, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
  • d Center for American Indian Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1008, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
  • e Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Center for American Indian Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1008, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States
  • f Department of Family Medicine, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Center for American Indian Community Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Department of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, University of Kansas Medical Center, MS 1008, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States, Department of Anthropology, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS, United States, American Indian Health Research and Education Alliance, MS 1030, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160, United States

Abstract

African immigrant and refugee communities remain medically underserved in the United States. Formative efforts are being directed to address the local needs of communities by researchers, community agencies, and local populations. However, there is a paucity of data and sparse documentation regarding these efforts. The objectives for this pilot study were to identify the health priorities of the Kansas City Somali community and to establish a working relationship between an academic medical university and the local Somali community. Our team used community-based participatory research principles and interviewed Somali community members (n = 11). Participants stated that chronic and mental health conditions were of primary concern. Medical system navigation and literacy struggles were identified as barriers. Participants offered possible solutions to some health issues, e.g., using community health workers and Qur'anic readers. Preliminary findings will help guide future research and inform strategies to improve the health and well-being of this community. © 2012 Springer Science+Business Media New York.

Author Keywords

Healthcare disparities Refugee health Formative research Community-based participatory research Somalis

Index Keywords

health care planning demography human middle aged Aged Kansas ethnology interview United States Humans migrant Health Priorities Interviews as Topic male Emigrants and Immigrants female pilot study adult Somalia participatory research Community-Based Participatory Research Pilot Projects
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-84896389417&doi=10.1007%2fs10903-012-9732-1&partnerID=40&md5=f795a1fac00019cc0914f7c856b10b4b
DOI: 10.1007/s10903-012-9732-1
ISSN: 15571912
Cited by: 10
Original Language: English