Latino and Somali Immigrant Social Adjustment and Mental Health in South Central Minnesota
Location
CSU 243/4/5
Start Date
5-4-2010 1:00 PM
End Date
5-4-2010 3:00 PM
Student's Major
School of Nursing
Student's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Mentor's Name
Diane Witt
Mentor's Department
School of Nursing
Mentor's College
Allied Health and Nursing
Description
Ethnically diverse populations including Latino and African refugees and immigrants significantly increased between 1990 and 2004 in south central Minnesota. The purpose of this Ethnonursing research project is to complete a needs assessment of Latino and Somali refugees/immigrants in regard to social adjustment and mental health. Latino and Somali community members and gatekeepers/leaders were identified and interviewed to determine their perspective on social adjustment and mental health needs of these immigrant communities. Interviews with immigrant informants were carried out in small focus groups comprised of immigrant informants, the principle investigators and a culturally appropriate interpreter. Interviews were conducted utilizing a semi structured interview guide, audio taped, transcribed and translated into English.
Demographic data was collected and compiled to get a demographic picture of the informants. Ethnonursing methodology is being used to analyze the qualitative data to determine patterns and themes. The study findings will be utilized for program development to help meet the mental health needs of immigrants in south central Minnesota. This project was carried out through the Open Door Health Center and was partially funded through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation.
Latino and Somali Immigrant Social Adjustment and Mental Health in South Central Minnesota
CSU 243/4/5
Ethnically diverse populations including Latino and African refugees and immigrants significantly increased between 1990 and 2004 in south central Minnesota. The purpose of this Ethnonursing research project is to complete a needs assessment of Latino and Somali refugees/immigrants in regard to social adjustment and mental health. Latino and Somali community members and gatekeepers/leaders were identified and interviewed to determine their perspective on social adjustment and mental health needs of these immigrant communities. Interviews with immigrant informants were carried out in small focus groups comprised of immigrant informants, the principle investigators and a culturally appropriate interpreter. Interviews were conducted utilizing a semi structured interview guide, audio taped, transcribed and translated into English.
Demographic data was collected and compiled to get a demographic picture of the informants. Ethnonursing methodology is being used to analyze the qualitative data to determine patterns and themes. The study findings will be utilized for program development to help meet the mental health needs of immigrants in south central Minnesota. This project was carried out through the Open Door Health Center and was partially funded through the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota Foundation.
Recommended Citation
Duale, Ayan. "Latino and Somali Immigrant Social Adjustment and Mental Health in South Central Minnesota." Undergraduate Research Symposium, Mankato, MN, April 5, 2010.
https://cornerstone.lib.mnsu.edu/urs/2010/poster-session-B/12
