Abstract
Addressing Long-term Primary Care and Mental Health Concerns in Marginalized, Underdeveloped Communities
Highlights
Major depression, PTSD, and anxiety disorders rank among the most common disorders in refugees, challenging clinicians and public health professionals
Several themes emerged from the focus groups, including pregnancy as a calculated risk, black-and-white recommendations from physicians, reproductive decision-making controlled by male partners or in-laws, the financial burden of RHD, and considerable stigma against RHD patients
All survey participants were told by a physician that their hearts were not strong enough to support a pregnancy. 58% were on warfarin, and only 12% were using contraception while taking warfarin
Summary
PTSD, and anxiety disorders rank among the most common disorders in refugees, challenging clinicians and public health professionals. While various factors and mechanisms are responsible for diabetes prevalence on Majuro, the capital of RMI, diabetes stigma may serve as a barrier to prevention of diabetes and complications in Majuro. This analysis examines the role of diabetes stigma with diabetic experiences in Majuro. It is suggested that only one in fourteen of the in-need alcohol dependent population are accessing treatment each year. This suggests that problem drinkers experience varied barriers in seeking deaddiction services. This study attempts to evaluate various barriers in seeking deaddiction services in a lower middle income country
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
