Mural painting in South Philadelphia: a means of addressing racism directed against Bhutanese and Burmese refugees, and improving health outcomes

Study Title: Mural painting in South Philadelphia: a means of addressing racism directed against Bhutanese and Burmese refugees, and improving health outcomes
Study Aims: To assess the effect of Murals in South Philadelphia on 1. reducing acts of discrimination against refugees 2. level of acculturation 3. community’s mental health
Study Methods: Surveys and interviews
Focus: Mental Health
Community: Bhutanese and Burmese
Timeline: 2013
Summary of Recommendations: Assess objectives on completion of murals
Researchers: Meera Bhardwaj
Contact: meera.bhardway@jefferson.edu
Affiliation: Jefferson Medical College

Poster-Mural painting in South Philadelphia