Journal of Family Practice
Volume 30, Issue 5, 1990, Pages 565-568

Primary care needs of Cambodian refugees (Article)

Baughan D.M.* , White-Baughan J. , Pickwell S. , Bartlome J. , Wong S.
  • a UC San Diego School Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
  • b UC San Diego School Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
  • c UC San Diego School Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
  • d UC San Diego School Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States
  • e UC San Diego School Medicine, La Jolla, CA 92093, United States

Abstract

Cambodian refugees who endured the Pol Pot regime experienced a horrendous assault on their physical and mental health. The complaints and diagnoses of 168 Cambodian refugees who presented to a family medicine primary care clinic between 1985 and 1987 were examined. Fourteen of these patients were visited in their homes to obtain in-depth perspectives of their health beliefs and needs. The results support the growing awareness that Cambodian refugees require sensitive and sophisticated approaches to dealing with widespread emotional and physical dysfunction.

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depression refugee psychological aspect Cambodia human Refugees health belief war priority journal comparative study Aged Anxiety Disorders Health Services Needs and Demand Mental Disorders Adolescent California health services research male female Incidence Article organization and management Support, Non-U.S. Gov't adult Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic ethnic or racial aspects health care need primary health care Middle Age
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ISSN: 00943509
Cited by: 12
Original Language: English