New York University School of Medicine, New York, NY, USA.
J Immigr Minor Health. 2011 Aug;13(4):795-7. doi: 10.1007/s10903-010-9357-1.
African immigrants represent a rapidly expanding group of immigrants in the United States. In New York City, Africans constitute the fastest growing segment of immigrants but the needs and practices of African immigrants in the U.S. remain poorly understood. A community based organization (CBO) serving African immigrants in Staten Island, NY began a health screening program in 2008 with the goal of promoting access to primary care. Over 18 months, 296 visits were recorded at African Refuge health screenings, representing a total of 87 people who averaged just over 3 visits per person. The screenings identified mental health among the top three medical problems of clients but referral to mental health services was rare. Dedicated services are required to better screen for mental health concerns and refer African immigrants to mental health care.
非洲移民是美国迅速扩张的移民群体之一。在纽约市，非洲人是增长最快的移民群体，但美国非洲移民的需求和做法仍不为人知。在纽约斯塔滕岛为非洲移民服务的一个社区组织（CBO）于 2008 年启动了一项健康筛查计划，旨在促进获得初级保健的机会。在 18 个月的时间里，在非洲难民健康筛查中记录了 296 次就诊，共有 87 人平均每人就诊超过 3 次。筛查发现，心理健康是客户面临的三大医疗问题之一，但很少有向心理健康服务机构转介的情况。需要专门的服务来更好地筛查心理健康问题，并将非洲移民转介到精神卫生保健机构。
