Graduate public health training in healthcare of refugee asylum seekers and clinical human rights: evaluation of an innovative curriculum

Ramin Asgary ()
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Ramin Asgary: New York University School of Medicine

International Journal of Public Health, 2016, vol. 61, issue 3, No 2, 279-287

Abstract: Abstract Objectives An innovative curriculum was developed to equip public health students with appropriate attitude and skills to address healthcare of asylum seekers. Methods Implemented in 2005 the curriculum included: (1) didactic sessions covering epidemiology and health sequelae of torture, asylum laws, and approaches to identify survivors’ healthcare needs; (2) panel discussions with survivors and advocates; and (3) participating in medico-legal process of asylum seeking. Complementary mixed methods evaluations included pre- and post-curriculum questionnaires, formal curriculum evaluations, final papers and oral presentations. Results 125 students participated. Students showed improved knowledge regrading sequelae of abuse and survivors’ healthcare needs (P

Keywords: Asylum seeker; Curriculum; Public health students; Health human rights (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2016
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