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  • Community health
  • Refugee health
  • Health education

Background:

  • Syrian refugees face significant barriers to accessing healthcare in the US.
  • Community-based programs can bridge cultural and linguistic gaps in healthcare delivery.
  • Mosques can serve as vital community hubs for health promotion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of a peer-to-peer healthcare training program on Syrian refugees.
  • To empower community members as health educators within a mosque setting.
  • To improve Syrian refugees' understanding of and access to US healthcare.

Main Methods:

  • A 6-week Lay Health Educator Program was implemented in partnership with a Baltimore mosque.
  • Physicians and nurses provided weekly 2-hour training sessions on health topics and resources.
  • 18 community members were trained to disseminate health information to Syrian refugees.

Main Results:

  • Key health concerns identified were access to healthcare, mental health, and noncommunicable diseases.
  • Trained community members conducted health campaigns for 2 years post-program.
  • The program significantly enhanced refugees' ability to navigate the US healthcare system.

Conclusions:

  • Peer-to-peer health education programs in community settings are effective for refugee populations.
  • Community health educators play a crucial role in improving refugee health outcomes.
  • Targeted health training can facilitate successful assimilation into a new healthcare system.