In this paper, the perceptions of Bhutanese refugee women were explored in relation to their changing identity and their behavioural responses in the use of preventive health services following resettlement. Interviews with 30 Bhutanese refugee women in Melbourne revealed resettlement drivers, challenges and dilemmas. There was no option for women other than resettlement, women wanted to escape from bad conditions and hopes for a better future for their children was critical in their thinking. Resettlement introduced new unexpected challenges including cultural discontinuity, changed dependency and a sense of not belonging. Dilemmas were apparent in their experiences including: despondency and contentment, gratitude and regret; and identifying as either Australian or refugee. Motherhood was important to women in this study and was challenged by changed dependency with their children in resettlement. Challenges of cultural discontinuity included the impact of communication difficulties and illiteracy and the absence of social connections with neighbours. A better understanding of how changing identities of women interact should lead to more effective strategies including tailored programs and activities.

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安置挑战和困境：澳大利亚不丹难民妇女的深入案例研究

在本文中，探讨了不丹难民妇女在安置后使用预防性保健服务时改变身份和行为反应的观念。在墨尔本对30名不丹难民妇女进行的采访显示了移民驱动因素，挑战和困境。除重新安置外，妇女别无选择，妇女想摆脱恶劣的条件，希望子女有更好的未来对他们的思想至关重要。安置带来了新的意想不到的挑战，包括文化上的不连续，改变的依存感和不归属感。在他们的经历中，两难处境显而易见：沮丧和满足，感恩和遗憾；并确定是澳大利亚人还是难民。在这项研究中，母性对妇女很重要，并且因其子女在安置中的依赖性变化而受到挑战。文化不连续性的挑战包括交流困难和文盲的影响，以及与邻居之间缺乏社会联系。更好地了解不断变化的女性身份是如何相互作用的，应导致制定更有效的战略，包括量身定制的方案和活动。