Healthcare needs of adolescent refugees resettling in Western Australia

Kajal Hirani

Research output: ThesisDoctoral Thesis

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Abstract

There are a rising number of resettled adolescent refugees globally, however knowledge regarding their specific healthcare needs remain scarce. This thesis investigates the social, medical and psychological healthcare needs of adolescent refugees resettling in Western Australia through the use of standardised comprehensive multidisciplinary health assessments.
The results demonstrate multiple adversities, a broad range of socioeconomic vulnerabilities and complex medical and psychological issues, including health risk behaviours among the cohort. Despite this, adolescents report reasonable psychosocial adjustment during early resettlement. The findings highlight the need for targeted post-arrival health screening guidelines, national policies and age-appropriate healthcare services for all resettling adolescent refugees.
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Payne, Donald, Supervisor
  • Cherian, Sarah, Supervisor
  • Mutch, Raewyn, Supervisor
Award date11 Feb 2021
DOIs
Publication statusUnpublished - 2021

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