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Caring for Myanmar refugees in Thailand
1College of Nursing Department of Public Health, Mental Health and Administrative Nursing, University of Illinois, Chicago, USA.
International Nursing Review
|September 1, 1996
Summary
Nurses in refugee camps combat major mortality causes like malnutrition and infectious diseases by implementing primary health care principles. They focus on essential provisions such as food, clean water, sanitation, and immunizations for displaced populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Global Health
- Nursing Practice
Background:
- Massive refugee movements persist globally due to ongoing conflicts.
- High mortality rates in refugee camps are driven by undernutrition and infectious diseases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline nursing strategies for mitigating mortality in refugee settings.
- To highlight the application of primary health care principles in humanitarian crises.
Main Methods:
- Nurses implement primary health care principles.
- Focus on essential provisions: adequate food, safe water, shelter, sanitation, and immunization.
Main Results:
- Primary health care interventions address key mortality factors.
- Promotion of essential resources improves health outcomes for refugees.
Conclusions:
- Nurses play a critical role in refugee health by applying primary health care.
- Comprehensive interventions are vital for reducing mortality in displaced populations.