PROTECTING THE HEALTH OF VIETNAMESE REFUGEES BY LOCAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS
2024
Health Support for Vietnamese Refugees
Sample size: 337
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Author Information
Author(s): Miyawaki Christina, Nguyen Kim, Ho Tuong-Vi, McClellan Angela
Primary Institution: University of Houston
Hypothesis
The study aims to report the collaborative efforts to improve dementia literacy among older Vietnamese refugees.
Conclusion
Older Vietnamese refugees scored the lowest on cognitive assessments compared to other ethnic groups.
Supporting Evidence
- Older Vietnamese refugees have high rates of physical, mental, and cognitive disabilities.
- The study involved 28 bilingual/bicultural university students trained in cognitive assessments.
- Older Vietnamese participants scored lower on cognitive assessments compared to other ethnic groups.
Takeaway
This study helps older Vietnamese people understand their memory better by providing free health checks with the help of students and doctors.
Methodology
The study involved bilingual/bicultural university students trained to conduct cognitive assessments at health fairs.
Participant Demographics
Participants were older Vietnamese refugees aged 65 and above.
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