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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