In the Literature: Nutrition Surveillance Report
International Organization for Migration (IOM)
This report presents child growth and malnutrition status of refugee children examined by the IOM Health Assessment Programme at seven key locations around the world namely Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal and Thailand. Jan–Dec 2012, Issue No. 3
Tag Archives: Children
CDC Lead Screening Guidelines
Resource: Screening for Lead during the Domestic Medical Examination for Newly Arrived Refugees
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
These updated lead screening guidelines set the cutoff value that CDC recommends for action and reporting at blood lead level ≥5 mcg/dL (previously was ≥10 mcg/dL).
Cultural Backgrounders on Early Childhood
Resource: Cultural backgrounders focused on early childhood, Bhutanese Refugee Families and Refugee Families from Burma
BRYCS and the Office of Head Start’s National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
These resources provide general cultural information, while recognizing that every family is unique and that cultural practices will vary by household and by generation. Stay tuned for more publications from this collaboration, including more cultural backgrounders.
NIH Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children
Funding Opportunity: Reducing Health Disparities Among Minority and Underserved Children
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Suggested research areas include: biobehavioral studies of multiple factors that influence child health disparities, studies that target specific health promotion needs of children with known illness and/or disability, and/or studies that test and evaluate comparative effectiveness of health promotion interventions.
Due Jan 7, 2014.
Iatrogenic Blood-borne Viral Infections in Refugee Children
Training: CME Activity on Iatrogenic Blood-borne Viral Infections in Refugee Children from War and Transition Zones
Emerging Infectious Diseases Journal and Medscape
Upon completion of this activity, participants will be able to describe factors contributing to iatrogenically transmitted blood-borne virus infection in refugee children from central Asia, Southeast Asia, and Sub-Saharan Africa, based on a literature review and case reports.
CME expiration date: May 22, 2014
Caring for Kids New to Canada
Resource: Caring for Kids New to Canada
Canadian Pediatric Society
A guide for health professionals working with immigrant and refugee children and youth with information on assessments/screenings, medical conditions, mental health, and culturally competent care.
Raising Young Children in a New Country
Resource: Raising Young Children in a New Country: Supporting Early Learning and Healthy Development
BRYCS and the Office of Head Start’s National Center on Cultural and Linguistic Responsiveness
New handbook for newcomer families that addresses the following themes: Family Well-Being, Safety and Protection, Guidance and Discipline, Healthy Brain Development, Early Learning and School Readiness, and Connecting to Early Care and Education. The handbook is now in English and will be available soon in Arabic and Spanish.
Videos on Refugee Youth
Resource: Videos for learning about refugee youth
CAL Cultural Orientation Resource Center
Videos to assist refugees and refugee providers in learning about adjustment of refugee families and refugee youth to their new lives in the United States. Videos available in English, Farsi, Nepali, and Somali.
IOM Nutrition Surveillance Report
Resource: Nutrition Surveillance Reports
International Organization for Migration
Report of child growth and nutrition data collected during refugee health assessments in Ethiopia, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Malaysia, Nepal, and Thailand.
Supporting Refugee Families: Adapting Family Strengthening Programs
Resource: Supporting Refugee Families: Adapting Family Strengthening Programs that Build on Assets
BRYCS
Provides an introduction to research-based and practice-grounded family strengthening methods that have been adapted to newcomer populations.