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Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects

Theses/Dissertations

2016

Physical activity

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Physical Health Gaps And Disparities Faced By Refugees And Immigrants, Anna Ma May 2016

Physical Health Gaps And Disparities Faced By Refugees And Immigrants, Anna Ma

Master of Arts in Occupational Therapy Theses and Projects

This Master’s project aimed to address the health disparity in physical activity for the refugee and immigrant community through an educational and occupational therapy approach at MORE in St. Paul, MN. The purpose of the Master’s project will address the Healthy Leading Indicator of physical activity with the students at MORE in St. Paul, MN (Healthy People, 2014). The organization is dedicated to empowering refugees and immigrants within the community to meet their basic needs including services in education, advocacy, and mental health of their clients (MORE, n.d.). The mission is to provide resources and overall support to help members …