Identifying Assessment Under-utilization of Prenatal Care by Resettled African Refugees and Immigrants in Salt Lake City

Authors

Jessica Lynn Lowe, Brigham Young University
Dr. Carl Hanson, Brigham Young University

Keywords

prenatal care, resettled African refugees, immigrants, Salt Lake City

College

Life Sciences

Department

Health Science

Abstract

The purpose of this project was to address a continuing and growing health disparity, healthcare of refugees. 8.2 million legal immigrants entered the United States (US) between 1986 and 1993 (Gavagan, 1998). While these numbers have slowed slightly in the past couple of years due to recent legislation, it continues to remain high with over 1 million immigrants entering the US each year since 2005 (Segal, 2010).Prior to entry into the US, immigrants must receive an initial health assessment to determine if they can enter the country. Once in the US, refugees must receive an additional medical evaluation within 30 days of arriving. This second exam is to follow-up with any previously identified conditions, communicable diseases, or health conditions that could make resettlement difficult (Arizona 2010).

Recommended Citation

Lowe, Jessica Lynn and Hanson, Dr. Carl (2014) "Identifying Assessment Under-utilization of Prenatal Care by Resettled African Refugees and Immigrants in Salt Lake City," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2014: Iss. 1, Article 758.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2014/iss1/758