Papers by Sarah al-Obaydi
Journal of International Migration and Integration, 2016
Some of refugees, who were forced to move out from a home country due to political or religious c... more Some of refugees, who were forced to move out from a home country due to political or religious conflicts, war or natural or manmade disasters, resettle in another country. Resettlement in another country is challenging as refugees suffer from a number of mental and physical health problems. Under the Refugee Act of 1980, the United State (US) governments provide medical assistance as well as financial and immigration legal assistance. Yet, it is still challenging to ensure health and well-being of refugees who have diverse social and health conditions and needs. This study reviewed federal policies and limitations on refugee health in the US, which accepts the largest number of refugee resettlements in the world. The reviewed policies include health insurance policies, health promotion policies, the Survivors of Torture Program, and medical screening. Some refugees still have limited accessibility to services due to difficulties in understanding the healthcare system even when they are eligible for many of the services. While most policies on refugee health mainly focus on the early stage of resettlement and infectious disease screening, follow-up services for chronic conditions are essential to ensure health and well-being of refugees. Because social factors affect health of refugees, it is necessary to provide services that address social and health issues. There are several recommendations to improve policies and services to better serve refugee populations who resettled in the US. First, more comprehensive health promotion and education programs are necessary for refugees to better understand the US healthcare system and healthcare. Second, long-term follow-ups which include chronic health conditions are important to improve health of refugees. Lastly, social and health issues should be integrated with a bidirectional approach which supports both refugees and existing communities.
Public Health, 2015
Keywords: Intimate partner violence Medical education Women's health USA Vietnam China a b s t r ... more Keywords: Intimate partner violence Medical education Women's health USA Vietnam China a b s t r a c t
The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (American), 2008
Women's Health Issues , 2014
Purpose: Obesity is a significant public health problem in women’s health. This study examined re... more Purpose: Obesity is a significant public health problem in women’s health. This study examined relationship between
body esteem, exercise motivations, depression, and social support among female free clinic patients. Low-income
women who are at risk for obesity and other health concerns would benefit from health education efforts.
Methods: We compared 299 female and 164 male free clinic patients 18 years or older using assessments for body
esteem, motivation to exercise, depression, and social support.
Results: Although female participants reported lower levels of body esteem and higher levels of depression compared with
male participants (p < .01), female participants were more motivated to exercise for weight-related reasons than male
participants (p < .05). U.S.-born female participants reported lower exercise motivations compared with non–U.S.-born
female participants (p < .01). Social support might be an important factor to increase exercise motivation among female
free clinic patients (p < .05); depression lowers levels of body esteem (p < .01).
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that female free clinic patients should receive gender-specific
interventions to promote positive body image and physical activity. It is important for health educators to engage a
myriad of physical activity motives to increase the likelihood that clients will experience enjoyment and sustained
adoption of exercise into their lifestyle. Future practice and research should warrant the implementation of body image
and physical activity programs and the potential impact of using exercise to reducing depression among female patients
at free clinics.
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Papers by Sarah al-Obaydi
body esteem, exercise motivations, depression, and social support among female free clinic patients. Low-income
women who are at risk for obesity and other health concerns would benefit from health education efforts.
Methods: We compared 299 female and 164 male free clinic patients 18 years or older using assessments for body
esteem, motivation to exercise, depression, and social support.
Results: Although female participants reported lower levels of body esteem and higher levels of depression compared with
male participants (p < .01), female participants were more motivated to exercise for weight-related reasons than male
participants (p < .05). U.S.-born female participants reported lower exercise motivations compared with non–U.S.-born
female participants (p < .01). Social support might be an important factor to increase exercise motivation among female
free clinic patients (p < .05); depression lowers levels of body esteem (p < .01).
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that female free clinic patients should receive gender-specific
interventions to promote positive body image and physical activity. It is important for health educators to engage a
myriad of physical activity motives to increase the likelihood that clients will experience enjoyment and sustained
adoption of exercise into their lifestyle. Future practice and research should warrant the implementation of body image
and physical activity programs and the potential impact of using exercise to reducing depression among female patients
at free clinics.
body esteem, exercise motivations, depression, and social support among female free clinic patients. Low-income
women who are at risk for obesity and other health concerns would benefit from health education efforts.
Methods: We compared 299 female and 164 male free clinic patients 18 years or older using assessments for body
esteem, motivation to exercise, depression, and social support.
Results: Although female participants reported lower levels of body esteem and higher levels of depression compared with
male participants (p < .01), female participants were more motivated to exercise for weight-related reasons than male
participants (p < .05). U.S.-born female participants reported lower exercise motivations compared with non–U.S.-born
female participants (p < .01). Social support might be an important factor to increase exercise motivation among female
free clinic patients (p < .05); depression lowers levels of body esteem (p < .01).
Conclusions: The results of this study suggest that female free clinic patients should receive gender-specific
interventions to promote positive body image and physical activity. It is important for health educators to engage a
myriad of physical activity motives to increase the likelihood that clients will experience enjoyment and sustained
adoption of exercise into their lifestyle. Future practice and research should warrant the implementation of body image
and physical activity programs and the potential impact of using exercise to reducing depression among female patients
at free clinics.