Alcohol use among Congolese Babembe male refugees in Tarrant County: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Refugees are at high risk of alcohol abuse due to experiences in their country of origin, transit camps, and in host countries. Congolese have been the largest group of refugees resettled in the US since 2016 and Babembe represent one of the largest Congolese refugee sub-groups. There is a growing body of literature highlighting substance abuse among refugees resettled in the US, but little is known about Congolese Babembe. This study aimed to explore factors and practices contributing to alcohol abuse among Congolese Babembe refugees.

Methods

A qualitative research design employing a narrative inquiry approach was used in this study. One focus group discussion was conducted with a semi-structured guide in February 2020.A total of 19 hard-to-reach male refugee par

SUBMITTER: Diese EL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9348719 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature