Description of tobacco use and cessation among Bhutanese refugees participating in a tobacco cessation program

Abstract

These culture-specific findings, showing unique tobacco use characteristics and increased cessation among the Bhutanese refugee population, provide novel information helpful to professionals identifying and treating these individuals for tobacco cessation. More research is needed to confirm our results and findings.

Conceptualizing Mental Health Through Bhutanese Refugee Lens: Findings from a Mixed Methods Study

“…Although postmigration stressors vary across demographic groups, postmigration stress such as demands of acculturation, language difficulties, decreased support systems, increased caregiving responsibilities, socioeconomic disadvantages, lack of access to services, changes in family dynamics, financial hardship, discrimination, and limited technology skills were found to be major risk factors for depression and other mental health problems among Bhutanese youth and older adults (Poudel-Tandukar et al, 2019 ). The traditional approach to health care among Bhutanese refugees often relies on home remedies, and medical treatment is only sought when conditions are not resolved, presenting a potential challenge to U.S. health care provision (Maack & Willborn, 2018 ). This challenge can be exacerbated by the possible lack of insurance after resettlement benefits expire (Maack & Willborn, 2018 ).…”

“…The traditional approach to health care among Bhutanese refugees often relies on home remedies, and medical treatment is only sought when conditions are not resolved, presenting a potential challenge to U.S. health care provision (Maack & Willborn, 2018 ). This challenge can be exacerbated by the possible lack of insurance after resettlement benefits expire (Maack & Willborn, 2018 ). The lack of help-seeking behavior in the Bhutanese population may also highlight a gap between the need for mental health services and their use, as well as the availability, accessibility, and perceived efficacy of such services (Hagaman et al, 2016 ).…”