Challenges To Family Behaviour Therapy and Universal Health Coverage among Refugee LGBTIQQ: A study of Three Urban Settings in Kenya, 2019
There are challenges to Family Behaviour Therapy and Universal Health Coverage among Refugee LGBTIQQ. This was revealed in a study of three urban settings in Kenya, done between August to November 2019 by Dr. Tom Muyunga-Mukasa. An LGBTIQQ identity, mixed with non-citizen status, mobility and financial hardships provide problem contexts affect how refugee LGBTIQQ each can access, afford and enjoy quality health services. This study analysed variables affecting health seeking practices and how leaders of Mutual Aid Groups could ensure inclusion, equality and quality life. All five mutual Aid Groups in the study, owned houses, pay rent, utilities and food, have all 48 members fully documented. But, 12 have drug or alcohol use disorders. These factors directly impact health. In the last 10 months 2 of the Mutual Aid Groups had to caution 8 as well as suspend 3 members for drug-related violent acts; in another, 2 members missed taking ARVs regularly after a relaps...