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

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  • Ramin Asgary

    (New York University School of Medicine)

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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

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  • Ramin Asgary, 2016. "Graduate public health training in healthcare of refugee asylum seekers and clinical human rights: evaluation of an innovative curriculum," International Journal of Public Health, Springer;Swiss School of Public Health (SSPH+), vol. 61(3), pages 279-287, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:ijphth:v:61:y:2016:i:3:d:10.1007_s00038-015-0754-z
    DOI: 10.1007/s00038-015-0754-z
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