Tip Sheet: Refugees from Burma: Considerations for Health Providers
Tip Sheet: Refugees from Burma: Considerations for Health Providers
Designed for health care professionals and others helping new refugee arrivals adjust to their resettlement communities, this health profile provides basic information about refugees from Burma, their health experiences, and cultural beliefs that may influence their approach to health. This resource was produced by the Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center (RHTAC) in collaboration with the Center for Applied Linguistics (CAL).
Topics covered in this health profile include: health care services in Burma; traditional health beliefs and practices of refugees from Burma; awareness of Western medicine; experience with Western medicine; mental health; domestic abuse and sexual violence; and sexual health and family planning.
Topic(s): Child, Youth, and Family Services, Cultural Awareness, Health, Mental Health and Wellness
Subtopic(s): Child and Youth Wellbeing, Country Guides, Domestic Violence
Resource Type: Tip Sheet
Language(s): English
Target Audience(s): Service Provider
Author(s): Refugee Health Technical Assistance Center (RHTAC)
