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Why U.S. Refugee Policies Are Failing Our Children: The Hidden Truth

Why U.S. Refugee Policies Are Failing Our Children: The Hidden Truth

Understanding the Impact of U.S. Immigration Medical Screenings on Refugee Children

The journey of a refugee is fraught with challenges, and for children, these challenges can be particularly daunting. As speech-language pathologists and educators, understanding the implications of U.S. immigration medical screenings is crucial for improving outcomes for refugee children. The research article "Refugee Policy Implications of U.S. Immigration Medical Screenings: A New Era of Inadmissibility on Health-Related Grounds" sheds light on the complexities of these screenings and their impact on refugee populations.

The Facts Behind Medical Screenings

The U.S. immigration medical screenings aim to identify health conditions that could render an applicant inadmissible. This includes communicable diseases, mental disorders with harmful behaviors, and substance abuse. However, these screenings can inadvertently affect refugee children, who may face barriers to entry due to health conditions endemic to their regions, such as tuberculosis or measles.

Implications for Practitioners

For practitioners working with refugee children, it's essential to understand these screenings' implications. Here are some key takeaways:

Data-Driven Solutions

Practitioners can enhance outcomes for refugee children by implementing data-driven solutions. Here are a few strategies:

Encouraging Further Research

The complexities of refugee health and U.S. immigration policies necessitate ongoing research. Practitioners are encouraged to stay informed about the latest findings and contribute to the body of knowledge through their work. By understanding the data and its implications, we can advocate for changes that improve the lives of refugee children.

To read the original research paper, please follow this link: Refugee Policy Implications of U.S. Immigration Medical Screenings: A New Era of Inadmissibility on Health-Related Grounds.


Citation: Hong, M.-K., Varghese, R. E., Jindal, C., & Efird, J. T. (2017). Refugee policy implications of U.S. immigration medical screenings: A new era of inadmissibility on health-related grounds. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 14(10), 1107. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph14101107
Marnee Brick, President, TinyEYE Therapy Services

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