Experiences of Health Care among Sudanese Refugees and Asylum Seekers and Their Healthcare Providers
| Study Title: | Experiences of Health Care among Sudanese Refugees and Asylum Seekers and Their Healthcare Providers |
| Study Aims: | 1. Understand and describe experiences of mental and physical health symptoms and healthcare utilization among Sudanese refugees and asylum seekers. 2. Understand the experiences of service providers who work with Sudanese refugee and asylum seeking populations. |
| Study Methods: | Qualitative interviews/Mixed Method Design |
| Focus: | Mental Health, General Health, Health Care Utilization |
| Community: | COMMUNITY |
| Timeline: | August 2013-present |
| Summary of Recommendations: | Completion of data collection by locating at least 3 more nurses who have worked with refugees of Sudanese descent. |
| Researchers: | Janelle Thompson, M.A., Megan Spokas, Ph.D. |
| Contact: | thompsonj13@student.lasalle.edu |
| Affiliation: | La Salle University -Psychology Department |
