North Carolina medical journal
Volume 80, Issue 2, 2019, Pages 116-119

Maternal Health Care Challenges Confronting Arab Muslim Refugee Women in Triad North Carolina (Article) (Open Access)

Namak S.Y. , Kirk J.K.
  • a associate professor and director of global health, Department of Family and Community Medicine, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, United States
  • b Family Medicine and Women in Medicine and Science, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, NC, United States

Abstract

Arab Muslim refugee women represent a new underserved population in North Carolina with many health needs and challenges. Barriers in language, economic and social status, culture, and health all play a role in this population's successful assimilation. Without support, fear and isolation may impede them from becoming active in society. Moreover, the impact on overall wellness of families may be at stake. Highlighting these issues can bring awareness to the needs. ©2019 by the North Carolina Institute of Medicine and The Duke Endowment. All rights reserved.

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North Carolina human female Arab refugee maternal health service Maternal Health Services Arabs Islam organization and management Health Services Accessibility Humans Refugees health care delivery
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https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?eid=2-s2.0-85062988687&doi=10.18043%2fncm.80.2.116&partnerID=40&md5=59725a3aeb7941d3be1732a0a7063506
DOI: 10.18043/ncm.80.2.116
ISSN: 00292559
Original Language: English