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The issue of medical professionals migrating from the less developed countries to advanced countries continues to be discussed. It has been stated how the “south” trains and the “north” takes. It has been argued that the less developing countries are made worse off because of this migration pattern. Missing in the debate has been the challenges that are faced by these health professionals in their newly adopted countries. This session does also add to the discussions on human trafficking as well as other challenges faced by Moslem women from Somalia (in Africa)and Bangladesh (in Asia) in navigating the American healthcare system and attempts being used to design appropriate interventions for this population whether it is in health education, screening or care.

Session Objectives: 1. Determine predictors of good breast and cervical cancer screening practice among Bangladeshi immigrant women in US. 2. Design culturally appropriate health education program for Bangladeshi immigrant women to improve use of preventive screening tests for breast and cervical cancer. 3. Identify at least 6 barriers to Somali understanding and acceptance of Western obstetric care 4. Identify elements of a program to improve Somali understanding and acceptance of Western obstetric care 5. Identify content of a successful program to improve cultural competency of obstetric providers in regard to Somali care 6. Evaluate methods used to estimate prevalence of human trafficking and forced labor among Burmese migrant workers. 7. Identify risk factors associated with trafficking and forced labor among Burmese migrants. 8. Identify barriers and opportunities related to migrating as a health professional, and the challenges and benefits of being an immigrant working in health care in the U.S

CE Credits: Medical (CME), Health Education (CHES), Nursing (CNE), Public Health (CPH)