Immigrants VS. Refugees
Challenges They Face
Health and Wellness
Worcester Facts
Community Strengths and Support
100

What are two reasons immigrants may choose to leave their home country?

Work, education, or family reunification (any two).

100

What can make it difficult for immigrants and refugees to understand health information?

Language and cultural differences.

100

Name two mental health problems refugees and immigrants may face.


PTSD, anxiety, depression, or sleep problems.

100

Approximately how many Worcester residents are foreign-born?



About 1 in 4.

100

Name two values immigrants and refugees bring to Worcester.

Cultural diversity, strong family values, resilience, determination, or community involvement.

200

Why do refugees flee their home countries?

War, violence, or persecution.

200

What two basic needs may become difficult to afford because of limited work opportunities?

Housing and food.

200

What is one physical health problem mentioned in the presentation?

Injuries, chronic pain, malnutrition, anemia, or infectious diseases.

200

What percentage of Worcester residents are foreign-born?

25.1%.

200

What organization supports Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking immigrants in Worcester?

Bridge Community Center.

300

What can immigrants eventually become after going through the legal process of settling in a new country?

Permanent residents or citizens.

300

What two things can interrupt medical treatment?

Medication costs and difficulty reaching clinics

300

What experiences can contribute to health problems among refugees?

War, displacement, trauma, and limited access to healthcare.

300

What percentage of Massachusetts residents are foreign-born?

18.0%.

300

What organization provides after-school tutoring and mentoring for African immigrant and refugee youth?

African Community Education (ACE).

400

What are two visa-based pathways immigrants may use?

Family sponsorship, employment opportunities, or diversity programs.

400

What two social challenges can weaken support networks?

Discrimination and family separation.

400

Which refugee population was specifically discussed in the mental health study?

Syrian refugees.

400

Which reported racial group made up 29% of the refugee clinic chart?

Black or African American.

400

What organization provides employment assistance, housing support, and English education?

Ascentria Care Alliance.

500

Name two pathways refugees may take after fleeing their home country.

Return home when safe, integrate into the country where they first arrive, or resettle in a third country.

500

Name three barriers that affect access to quality healthcare.

Language barriers, lack of insurance, difficulty navigating the healthcare system, or cultural differences.

500

According to the Syrian refugee study, which group had the highest rates of mental health problems?

Women.

500

What percentage of patients in the refugee clinic chart did not report or refused to report their race?

34%.

500

Name three ways immigrants and refugees contribute to Worcester.

Local businesses, jobs, schools, neighborhoods, multilingual abilities, cultural diversity, skills, or community involvement.Mark as Played