ABSTRACT

Bhutanese refugees in the U.S. often struggle to access culturally competent health treatment. Addressing this problem requires understanding how refugees perceive their health and healthcare needs. Since 2015, a community agency has implemented community-based, peer-led support groups for Bhutanese refugees, with 17 groups in 2018-2019. This study describes the agency’s quality assurance evaluation through group leader feedback, observation reports, and focus groups. The results of 46 quality assurance documents show that this group of Bhutanese refugees perceive their health through the mind-body connection, viewing physical and mental health as linked and supported by yoga, mindfulness, exercise, nutrition, and creative expression.

摘要

在美国的不丹难民常常难以获得符合文化要求的健康治疗。解决这个问题需要了解难民如何看待他们的健康和医疗保健需求。自 2015 年以来，一个社区机构为不丹难民建立了以社区为基础、由同伴领导的支持小组，在 2018-2019 年有 17 个小组。本研究通过小组领导反馈、观察报告和焦点小组来描述机构的质量保证评估。46份质量保证文件的结果表明，这群不丹难民通过身心联系来感知他们的健康，将身心健康视为与瑜伽、正念、锻炼、营养和创造性表达相联系和支持的。