Living with the Choice: A Grounded Theory of Iraqi Refugee Resettlement to the U.S.

Abstract

Though the United States has become a place of increasing resettlement for refugees, particularly Iraqi refugees who have been forced to flee their homeland due to violence, persecution and civil unrest, little is known about Iraqi refugee resettlement in the United States, or the way in which resettlement impacts health and adjustment. A grounded theory study was conducted to develop a substantive theory of Iraqi refugee resettlement. Participants in the qualitative study included 29 Iraqi refugees and 2 community partners who participated in face-to face interviews. Data analysis and interpretation revealed fundamental concepts related to Iraqi refugee resettlement. Results of analysis showed that for Iraqis choosing to resettle here, the outcome is dichotomous: satisfaction or regret. The outcome is influenced by contextual factors as well as facilitating and hindering intervening conditions during the basic social process of resettlement transition. Each refugee's story is unique, yet all share common threads. This study allowed Iraqi refugees the opportunity to voice their personal experiences of resettling in America, and revealed life stories that inspire and illuminate a process that can guide health care delivery as they cope with the stresses of their journey. As a result, an in-depth storyline was established to explain the process of resettlement for Iraqi refugees. The development of this resettlement theory, grounded in Iraqi refugee experience, has the potential to guide nursing education, enhance the efficacy of practice, inform policy development and form the basis for research.

A systematic literature review of reported challenges in health care delivery to migrants and refugees in high-income countries - the 3C model

“…Generally, refugees and migrants may have no access to private transportation soon after arrival and depend on public transport use, which they found challenging [31]. After arrival, the process of adjusting to a new culture is complex and stressful and may stand in the way of attending health care appointments [49]. Integration of health care visits into other appointments related to the asylum process or education enhanced the continuity of care.…”

Islamic Radicalisation in Bangladesh: An Analysis of Political Islamism in Bangladesh

“…The presence of these extremist groups in the region, fuelled by conflicts like the Iraq war, has indeed posed challenges to the security and stability of Bangladesh. The interconnected nature of conflicts in the Middle East and South Asia has created a breeding ground for radical ideologies, with militants exploiting socio-political grievances to further their agendas (Davenport, 2017). As discussed in the earlier section, that Bangladesh got its radical terrorist groups activities at the early 1990s when the Afghan war veterans returned to Bangladesh after fighting with anti-Soviet war.…”