Health Status, Health Problems and Practices Among Refugees from the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia.

Young, Rosalie F.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1987

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Health Status, Health Problems and Practices Among Refugees from the Middle East, Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia.

Young, Rosalie F.; And Others

International Migration Review, v21 n3 p760-82 Fall 1987

Interviews were conducted with refugees from Poland, Rumania, Iraq, and Vietnam to assess their health care utilization and health service use barriers. The results showed good overall health. The areas of greatest need were dental health, prenatal care, and mental health. Language was a barrier to health service utilization. (VM)

Descriptors: Access to Health Care, Birth, Community Health Services, Dental Health, Health Services, Limited English Speaking, Refugees

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