Dhooper SS, Tran TV. Understanding and responding to the health and mental health needs of Asian refugees.
SOCIAL WORK IN HEALTH CARE 1998;
27:65-82. [PMID:
9680655 DOI:
10.1300/j010v27n04_05]
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Abstract
Asian refugees in the United States have health and mental health needs that are different from those of mainstream Americans and even of recent immigrants. This paper provides a close look at the past experiences and present lives of these refugees, highlights their major problems, and identifies their health and mental health needs. It discusses the reasons why their needs are not being adequately met, and proposes the "what" and "how" of the contributions that social workers can make to addressing those needs.
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