title: Somali Bantu refugees in southwest Idaho: assessment using participatory research.
abstract: The Somali Bantu represent a subset of African refugees, many of whom are preliterate with no native written language. This population presents significant challenges for nurses and other healthcare providers. A community-based participatory research project using qualitative techniques to combine community and cultural assessment was conducted over 18 months. A thorough description of methodology and results are provided. The results of the assessment are discussed as well as implications for healthcare providers. The findings indicate that this is a vulnerable population, with limited resources placing them at high risk for health disparities. Further research should focus on obtaining actual health data.
authors.affiliation: Boise State University, Boise, Idaho 83725, USA. pspring@boisestate.edu
authors.forename: Pamela J
authors.initials: PJ
authors.lastname: Springer
authors.forename: Mikal
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Black
authors.forename: Kim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Martz
authors.forename: Cathy
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Deckys
authors.forename: Terri
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Soelberg
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003152:Community Health Nursing; D055812:Community-Based Participatory Research / Q000379:methods* / Q000458:organization & administration; D005260:Female; D054624:Health Status Disparities; D006801:Humans; D007061:Idaho; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D020380:Needs Assessment; D015399:Nursing Research / Q000379:methods / Q000458:organization & administration; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012036:Refugees; D012998:Somalia / Q000208:ethnology