Seeing the Largest Refugee Community

Advances in Religious and Cultural Studies - Handbook of Research on the Impact of COVID-19 on Marginalized Populations and Support for the Future ◽

10.4018/978-1-7998-7480-5.ch008 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 112-121

Author(s):

Mokbul Morshed Ahmad ◽

Muhammad Yaseen

Keyword(s):

Natural Disasters ◽

Economic Situation ◽

Community Leaders ◽

Refugee Community ◽

Contemporary Issue ◽

Day By Day

This study is about the world's largest refugee community, the Royingas of Bangladesh. It is based on an empirical reflection and interviews with some NGO professionals, UN officials, leaders from the Rohingya refugee groups, and some neighbouring community leaders. Displacement of people has become one of the chronic problems at all levels: global, regional, and national. There are several impacts from people's movements from their original areas to other areas due to conflicts and natural disasters. The authors think scholars have somehow sidelined this most contemporary issue. Day by day, the Royinga issue, their settlements, is a parable. Seeing the socio-economic situation, they felt that a political step needs to settle this burning issue—the lack of active diplomacy is vivid. Further, all-encompassing research is pertinent to imply a practical set of policies.

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Feasibility of Disaster Mental Health Preparedness Training for Black Communities

Disaster Medicine and Public Health Preparedness ◽

10.1001/dmp.2012.18 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 7 (3) ◽

pp. 302-312 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Danielle J. Laborde ◽

Kathryn Magruder ◽

Joanne Caye ◽

Theodore Parrish

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Natural Disasters ◽

Black Community ◽

Core Curriculum ◽

Community Leaders ◽

Black Communities ◽

Disaster Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Training ◽

Health Providers ◽

Process Data

AbstractObjectivesTo test the feasibility of developing evidence-based mental health training to build capacity to respond to natural disasters in black communities and the adaptation of a train-the-trainer (TTT) model for black community leaders and clinical providers in distressed areas at risk of natural disasters.MethodsA core curriculum was developed based on a training needs assessment and resource review. Participants were recruited using network sampling in eastern North Carolina. The core curriculum was tested for usability, revised, and then pilot tested among five mental health providers. Three of the five were trained to lead one-day workshops tailored for black community leaders and clinical providers. Process data were collected, and workshop participants completed posttraining knowledge tests, evaluation forms, and debriefing focus groups.ResultsTen providers and 13 community leaders pilot tested the training. Posttest knowledge scores were generally higher among clinical providers. Perceived effectiveness of training was higher among community-based organization leaders than clinical providers. Evaluations indicated that the workshop components were culturally relevant and well received by all participants. We identified ways to facilitate recruitment, provide optional e-learning, evaluate effectiveness, and extend trainer support in future field trials.ConclusionThe curriculum and TTT model provide culturally competent disaster mental health preparedness training for black communities. (Disaster Med Public Health Preparedness. 2013;7:302-312)

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Navigating Digital Borderscapes: A Case Study from Rohingya Refugee Settlements in Bangladesh

Asiascape Digital Asia ◽

10.1163/22142312-bja10018 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 8 (3) ◽

pp. 190-210

Author(s):

Faheem Hussain ◽

Yenn Lee

Keyword(s):

Lived Experiences ◽

Community Leaders ◽

Digital Rights ◽

Digital Devices ◽

Refugee Community ◽

Hybrid Solutions ◽

Different Types ◽

Host Government

Abstract Based on a case study of the lived experiences of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh between 2017 and 2019, this article focuses on displaced people’s digital needs and innovative efforts to navigate the challenges in their situation. The article first discusses the major barriers faced by Rohingya refugees in using various digital devices and platforms and how these obstacles adversely affect them in obtaining necessary information and humanitarian services. Our findings from the field highlight the uniquely important role that mobile repair shops in the camps play in providing online-offline hybrid solutions to circumvent restrictions imposed on the refugee community by the host government. The findings also show that different types of community leaders have emerged and that Rohingya women use digital means to push back against double discrimination. The article concludes with policy considerations related to the geopolitically transcendent issues of displacement, democracy, and digital rights.

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Analisis Keputusan Pasien Untuk Dirawat Di Rumah Sakit Umum Daerah Kabupaten Gayo Lues

Jurnal Skala Kesehatan ◽

10.31964/jsk.v10i2.215 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 10 (2) ◽

pp. 48-56

Author(s):

Merna Merna

Keyword(s):

District Hospital ◽

Health Care Facilities ◽

Economic Situation ◽

Community Leaders ◽

Dominant Factor ◽

Chi Square ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Personality Perception ◽

Cross Sectional Design

Abstract: The quality of hospital services is a form of patient assessment so that it becomes a consideration to decide to be admitted to the hospital. The behavior of patients in making decisions to choose health care facilities in hospitals is influenced by several factors. This study was to analyze patients' decisions to be treated. This type of research is an analytical survey with cross sectional design. The study was conducted at the Gayo Lues Hospital. The population of this study was 4,851 people, the samples were 114 people. Data analysis was univariate, bivariate using chi-square and multivariate using multiple logistic regression at 95% confidence level (a=0.05). The results showed that the factors that influenced the patient's decision to be treated at Gayo Lues Hospital in 2018 were support from community leaders (p=0.018), economic situation (p=0.007), personality (p=0.008), perception (p=0.009), and attitude (p=0.001). While the variables that were not influential were family support (p=0.322), culture (p=0.471), social class (p=0.672), work (p=0.537), motivation (p=0.065). The most dominant factor that influences the attitude of the patient's decision to be treated in Gayo Lues District Hospital is the attitude variable with Exp (B) = 5.982 (95% CI = 2.005-17.847) means that respondents who are positive have the opportunity to decide to be treated at Gayo Lues District Hospital 5.9 times higher than respondents who are negative. The patient's decision to be treated at the Gayo District Hospital is influenced by the support of community leaders, economic situation, personality, perception, and attitude.

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An Introduction to Utilizing Community Leaders to Expand Resiliency Efforts Following a Disaster

EDIS ◽

10.32473/edis-wc383-2021 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 2021 (1) ◽

Author(s):

Lisa Lundy ◽

Jacqueline Aenlle ◽

Ricky W. Telg ◽

Tracy Irani ◽

Angie Lindsey ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

United States ◽

Rural Communities ◽

Health Communication ◽

Natural Disasters ◽

Agricultural Education ◽

Southeastern United States ◽

Community Leaders

In the southeastern United States, many agricultural, vulnerable, and rural communities (AVRCs) must cope with natural disasters regularly. These natural disasters not only harm communities, crops, and livelihoods, but also can negatively impact the mental health of affected individuals, including those living in AVRCs. The purposes of this new 3-page article are to (1) provide tips on identifying specific individuals who could qualify as community leaders and (2) provide details on how partnering with community leaders can be beneficial for mental health communication and outreach. Written by Lisa Lundy, Jacqueline Aenlle, Ricky Telg, Tracy Irani, Angie Lindsey, Ashley Mcleod-Morin, Michaela Kandzer, and Phillip Stokes, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc383

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The multifaceted nature of the response to adversity in an Italian sample of refugee community leaders

Journal of Traumatic Stress ◽

10.1002/jts.22745 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

James Michael Perry ◽

Camilla Modesti ◽

Caterina Nicolais ◽

Alessandra Talamo ◽

Giampaolo Nicolais

Keyword(s):

Community Leaders ◽

Refugee Community ◽

Italian Sample

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PR, Media and Refugee Community Activism: Reflections on Workshop day

for(e)dialogue ◽

10.29311/for(e)dialogue.v2i1.603 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 2 (1) ◽

pp. 67-70

Author(s):

Idil Osman

Keyword(s):

Local Community ◽

Forced Migration ◽

Local Communities ◽

Community Activism ◽

Practical Approach ◽

Community Leaders ◽

Personal Account ◽

Refugee Community ◽

The Media

As part of the ‘Forced Migration and Media’ Series, day 2 was held on 18th of July 2016 and focused on engaging the local communities in Leicester. The purpose of the day was to share existing department knowledge and expertise that relate to migration and the media with the local community. The day brought together community leaders and organisations that dealt with migration and refugee matters. Majority of them represented the Somali community with representatives from some organisations that work with refugees and migrants more generally. The workshop took a practical approach by combining mini lectures with training sessions, which can enable community leaders and organisations to use lobbying techniques and media platforms to support and advance their work. As one of the organisers leading this particular day of the series, this article is my personal account of it.

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Experience With Grant Writing: Where Do I Even Begin?

Perspectives on School-Based Issues ◽

10.1044/sbi11.1.21 ◽

2010 ◽

Vol 11 (1) ◽

pp. 21-24

Author(s):

Nicole M. Mancini

Keyword(s):

Lessons Learned ◽

Economic Situation ◽

Grant Writing ◽

Personal Journey ◽

Know How ◽

Daunting Task

Abstract At first, grant writing may look like a daunting task. You may ask yourself, “Is it really worth the time and effort?” With today's economic situation, teachers and therapists need ways to supplement their programs and grants provide such an opportunity. However, many of us do not know how to get started. After a few experiences and many lessons learned, I have come to enjoy researching and writing grants to supplement my students' learning. It is well worth the time and effort. This article provides information about a personal journey, lessons learned, and resources to get you started.

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When Mother Earth Rises Up

Social Psychology ◽

10.1027/1864-9335/a000112 ◽

2013 ◽

Vol 44 (4) ◽

pp. 271-277 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

Simona Sacchi ◽

Paolo Riva ◽

Marco Brambilla

Keyword(s):

Free Will ◽

Natural Disasters ◽

Natural Disaster ◽

Mental States ◽

Disaster Victims ◽

Willingness To Help ◽

Mother Earth

Anthropomorphization is the tendency to ascribe humanlike features and mental states, such as free will and consciousness, to nonhuman beings or inanimate agents. Two studies investigated the consequences of the anthropomorphization of nature on people’s willingness to help victims of natural disasters. Study 1 (N = 96) showed that the humanization of nature correlated negatively with willingness to help natural disaster victims. Study 2 (N = 52) tested for causality, showing that the anthropomorphization of nature reduced participants’ intentions to help the victims. Overall, our findings suggest that humanizing nature undermines the tendency to support victims of natural disasters.

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