Assessment of Community-based Service Needs of Elderly Bhutanese and Iraqi Refugees Living in Philadelphia

Study Title: Assessment of Community-based Service Needs of Elderly Bhutanese and Iraqi Refugees Living in Philadelphia
Study Aims: To identify the areas of life that cause resettled elderly refugees to experience stress and determine the types of programs they need to improve their quality of life
Study Methods: A convenience sample of 6 Iraqi and 6 Bhutanese refugees age 60 and above, who had been resettled in the past 3 years, were interviewed in their homes in Philadelphia
Focus: Needs Assessment
Community: Iraqi and Bhutanese
Timeline: Aug 2014 – April 2015
Summary of Recommendations: See attachments
Researchers: Nicole Matteucci
Contact: nxm052@jefferson.edu
Affiliation: Thomas Jefferson University, School of Population Health

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