Abstract
Aim
The purpose of this study was to identify key research priorities related to the health effects of the settlement process for Bangladeshi communities in the USA, specifically in Detroit.
Subject and method
A scoping study, incorporating a literature review and interviews with key Bangladeshi community stakeholders, was completed. Content analysis was used to identify emerging research gaps in Bangladeshi community health to immigration, settlement, and residential mobility.
Results
Two major themes identified from the literature review and key informant interviews: settlement effects on health and language and culturally appropriate care. Additional issues emerged from the interviews with stakeholders, namely resettlement effects on health and physical environment and health.
Conclusion
These key areas will help guide future research to better understand US Bangladeshi community health outcomes, in addition to the importance of community-based understanding and approaches to address immigrant health issues.
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Mehdipanah, R., Khan, M. & King, E.J. Bangladeshi immigrants in Detroit: an exploration of residential mobility and its effects on health. J Public Health (Berl.) 27, 687–693 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10389-018-1004-7
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