African Refugee and Immigrant Health Needs: Report From a Community-Based House Meeting Project

Boise, Linda; Tuepker, Anaïs; Gipson, Teresa; Vigmenon, Yves; Soulé, Isabelle; Onadeko, Sade

doi:10.1353/cpr.2013.0054

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“…While earlier studies have focused on the health disparities of East African immigrants and barriers East Africans face in regards to health, 4,[6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]25 our study focused on uncovering cultural health assets of Somalis and Oromo. In addition, our study employed a CBPR approach, in which community members were involved in all parts of the project, from designing the research questions to data collection to data analysis.…”

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“…While data are still limited, there is growing evidence that East African refugees experience disparities in access to health care [7][8] and health status. [9][10] In Minnesota, the Minnesota Department of Health indicated that Somalis were among the groups in the state receiving the least health services. 11 Despite some understanding of the health disparities and the barriers to health prevention and health care programs that East Africans face, [12][13] as well as the development of some promising practices, [14][15] the body of knowledge upon which to build community-based, culturally relevant interventions remains limited.…”

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Cultural Health Assets of Somali and Oromo Refugees and Immigrants in Minnesota: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Project

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This community-based participatory research study sought to identify the cultural health assets of the Somali and Oromo communities in one Minnesota neighborhood that could be mobilized to develop culturally appropriate health interventions. Community asset mappers conducted 76 interviews with Somali and Oromo refugees in in Minnesota regarding the cultural assets of their community. A community-university data analysis team coded data for major themes. Key cultural health assets of the Somali and Oromo refugee communities revealed in this study include religion and religious beliefs, religious and cultural practices, a strong culture of sharing, interconnectedness, the prominence of oral traditions, traditional healthy eating and healthy lifestyles, traditional foods and medicine, and a strong cultural value placed on health. These cultural health assets can be used as building blocks for culturally relevant health interventions.

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Cultural Health Assets of Somali and Oromo Refugees and Immigrants in Minnesota: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Project

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“…As noted in several of the reviewed articles, peers working within peer models can benefit directly from increased knowledge and practice of research skills, enhanced selfesteem, confidence and feelings of empowerment, improvements in knowledge/information about health, chronic disease and wellbeing, leadership opportunities, greater access to resources and increased peer support networks (Allen et al, 2014;Colleran et al, 2012;Downey et al, 2010;Ghahramani, 2015;Houlihan et al, 2016;James, 2007;John et al, 2013;Lazarus et al, 2014;Madrigal et al, 2016;Ramsden, Martin, McMillan, Granger-Brown, & Tole, 2015;Schutt & Rogers, 2009;Woodall et al, 2013). Utilising a peer model also has benefits and advantages for the peer communities including actionable project findings/results applicable to the community, improved health and social services, enhanced understanding of community needs and priorities and increased awareness of important issues at community level, social change and justice (Baynes et al, 2017;Boise et al, 2013;Brown et al, 2011;Calhoun, 2014;Chen et al, 2013;Cortez et al, 2011;Dill, 2015;Downey et al, 2010;Gabriel et al, 2013). Furthermore, working with peers in a peer model can improve the quality of research, education and interventions in terms of recruitment, contextually and culturally relevant questionnaires, methods and techniques, data collection and screening, interpretation of results and translation and dissemination of findings (Chang et al, 2013;Horowitz, Brenner, Lachapelle, Amara, & Arniella, 2009;Hull et al, 2008;Martin et al, 2011;McElfish et al, 2016;Minkler et al, 2010;Olsson et al, 2014;Sharma et al, 2013; Topmiller, Zhen-Duan, .…”

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Partnering with insiders: A review of peer models across community-engaged research, education and social care

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Within community-engaged research, education and social care, peer models that partner with local "insiders" are increasingly common. Peer models are composed of insider "lay" community members who often share similarities or background with a project's target population. Peers are not academically trained, but work alongside researchers and professionals to carry out specific tasks within a project, or in the truest sense of partnership, peers collaborate throughout the project from start to finish as an equal member of the team. Although peer models are used widely, the literature lacks consistency and clarity. This systematic review of literature used a qualitative thematic synthesis to examine and report how, where and why peer models have been used in research, education and social care. We examined the language and titles used to describe the peers, details of their involvement in community-engaged projects, the setting, content/topic of study, level of engagement and related benefits/outcomes of such models. Focusing on the last 10 years, we conducted a comprehensive literature search twice between September 2016 and June 2017. The search resulted in 814 articles which were assessed for eligibility. Overall, 251 articles met our inclusion criteria and were categorised into three categories: empirical (n = 115); process/descriptive (n = 93); and "about" peers (n = 43). Findings suggest that there is a wide variety of peers, titles and terminology associated with peer models. There is inconsistency in how these models are used and implemented in research studies and projects. The majority of articles used an employment peer model, while only a handful involved peers in all phases of the project. The results of this literature review contribute to understanding the use, development and evolution of peer models. We highlight potential benefits of peer models for peers, their communities and community-engaged work, and we offer recommendations for future implementation of peer models.

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“…The interviews conducted reinforce the relationship between financial stress and refugee health issues that is illustrated in the literature (Boise et al, 2013). As Living Cully explained, gentrification can lead to displacement and community displacement, which can lead to an array of negative feelings and reactions for those who have to move.…”

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“…Research has shown that refugees who are resettled in Portland face cultural and financial stressors (Boise et al, 2013). Refugees who are resettled in Oregon receive eight-months of financial and medical assistance in exchange for their attendance at language and skill sessions at Portland has been highlighted in the national news for the racist past that is often not talked about when the appeal of Portland's progressive nature is highlighted (Semuels, 2016).…”

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“Living Day by Day” Refugees of Color Navigate Gentrification and Racism in Portland, Oregon: A Sense of Place

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This research highlights the impact that rising rent prices have on refugees' sense of place in Portland. The majority of Oregon's refugee population arrive in Portland, the fourth fastest gentrifying city in the United States. Refugees receive eight months of financial assistance upon arrival, an average of $339 per month. Employees from the Immigrant Refugee Community Organization were interviewed including refugees, an asylee, and immigrants from Bhutan, Myanmar/Burma, Chad, Iraq, and Somalia. One employee from Catholic Charities was interviewed. Positive perceptions include natural amenities, that it is considered safe and small, the progressive political climate, and community presence & support. They all said they would stay as long as they could afford to, indicating they had developed an attachment to place.Negative themes found include gentrification, racism, and displacement. Many of the refugees moved to rural areas that are conservative, leaving them isolated from their communities, distanced from resources and potentially more likely to experience racism against under the current conservative anti-immigration administration. Policy considerations generated by interviewees and organizations that are currently working to address these issues were discussed.Further work should be done to determine how refugees can be supported. The recommendations resulting from this study are increased resources towards refugee housing stability and affordability at the municipal, regional and federal level.

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African Refugee and Immigrant Health Needs: Report From a Community-Based House Meeting Project

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Cultural Health Assets of Somali and Oromo Refugees and Immigrants in Minnesota: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Project

Cultural Health Assets of Somali and Oromo Refugees and Immigrants in Minnesota: Findings from a Community-Based Participatory Research Project

Partnering with insiders: A review of peer models across community-engaged research, education and social care

“Living Day by Day” Refugees of Color Navigate Gentrification and Racism in Portland, Oregon: A Sense of Place

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