Advances in Nursing Science
Volume 33, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 170-181

Somali bantu refugees in Southwest Idaho: Assessment using participatory research (Article)

Springer P.J. , Black M. , Martz K. , Deckys C. , Soelberg T.
  • a Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725, United States
  • b Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725, United States
  • c Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725, United States
  • d Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725, United States
  • e Boise State University, 1910 University Dr, Boise, ID 83725, United States

Abstract

The Somali Bantu represent a subset of African refugees, many of whom are preliterate with no native written language. This population presents significant challenges for nurses and other healthcare providers. A community-based participatory research project using qualitative techniques to combine community and cultural assessment was conducted over 18 months. A thorough description of methodology and results are provided. The results of the assessment are discussed as well as implications for healthcare providers. The findings indicate that this is a vulnerable population, with limited resources placing them at high risk for health disparities. Further research should focus on obtaining actual health data. Copyright © 2010 Wolters Kluwer Health | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.

Author Keywords

Cultural assessment Community assessment Refugee health Refugee Vulnerable populations

Index Keywords

Needs Assessment refugee methodology health disparity Health Status Disparities human Refugees middle aged Aged ethnology qualitative research United States Humans Adolescent Community Health Nursing male Idaho preschool child female Infant Child, Preschool Article organization and management adult Somalia participatory research Community-Based Participatory Research nursing research Child
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-77952658069&doi=10.1097%2fANS.0b013e3181dbc60f&partnerID=40&md5=418830b6a7a9205dfb20c41ab61c3731
DOI: 10.1097/ANS.0b013e3181dbc60f
ISSN: 01619268
Cited by: 9
Original Language: English