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University of Nebraska Medical Center

Capstone Experience

2021

Refugees

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Barriers Associated With Mental Health Services For People With Refugee Background In Douglas County, Mustapha Barry Aug 2021

Barriers Associated With Mental Health Services For People With Refugee Background In Douglas County, Mustapha Barry

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INTRODUCTION: The United States of America has been one of the leading countries where refugees from all over the world seek safety and security under the refugee resettlement program. Research suggests that refugees underutilize mental health services throughout the United States, despite the higher rates of mental health issues among refugees.

OBJECTIVE: This study explored barriers, support services, and factors associated with mental health services utilization among people with refugee backgrounds in Douglas County, Nebraska.

METHODS: Data from 30 participants were collected through a telephone survey and analyzed to determine participant’s level of mental health services utilization, barriers to mental …


Health Belief Model Implications For Cervical Cancer Screening Among Refugee Women In Omaha, Nebraska, Na-Omi Hassane Dan Karami May 2021

Health Belief Model Implications For Cervical Cancer Screening Among Refugee Women In Omaha, Nebraska, Na-Omi Hassane Dan Karami

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Literature gap

According to the World Health Organization (2020), cervical cancer is among the top four most common cancers in women. However, refugee women are the least screened for cervical cancer. There is limited research examining the uptake of cervical cancer screenings among refugee women using the health belief model. Little is known about barriers and facilitators associated with the uptake of cervical cancer screening among refugee women in Nebraska.

Objectives:

The purpose of the study is to assess the health behavior of refugee women in Omaha towards cervical cancer screening via the health belief model and to determine the …