Mustafa Rfat
Biographic Data
| ID | 1741680 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Mustafa Rfat |
| GIVEN NAMES | Mustafa |
| FAMILY NAME | Rfat |
| SIGNATURE | RFAT M |
| AFFILIATIONS | Washington University in Saint Louis |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-0212-4552 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 1 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 7 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2023 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Path to Citizenship
Benefits and Challenges of Using Participatory Research Among Refugees With Disabilities
Refugees face turbulent experiences while fleeing war and conflict, resulting in higher rates of disability. Refugees with disabilities (RWDs) often experience increased marginalization, which is rooted in structural oppression, leading to mistrust of institutions, including academic research. Participatory research (PR) has gained attention for its applicability in engaging underrecognized populations to challenge systemic barriers. To understan…
Gender-based violence syndemics in global health
Mental Health Implications of Family Separation Associated with Migration Policies in the United States
Exploring the Views of Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities
In Türkiye, care for children with disabilities is performed predominantly by mothers, but they lack support from social services and close family, which exacerbates their challenges. This study examines social participation, social relations and perceptions of social support of mothers of children with developmental disabilities (MCDDs) from a social work perspective. A qualitative research method was used to understand MCDDs’ needs. The researc…
The Role of Social Support in Enhancing Life Satisfaction Among Syrian Refugees in Türkiye During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social support is vital for enhancing life satisfaction among Syrian refugees in Türkiye during public health crises. Policy interventions should aim to reinforce these systems to build resilient refugee communities
Exploring the Intersectionality of Disability and Refugee Statuses
In 2010, I hugged my family members for a final goodbye. That year, I had graduated from college and was excited about my future. However, circumstances became extremely dangerous after receiving threats because of my ethnicity, my political activity and the status of other family members. Staying in my home city in Iraq was likely to be fatal. I had no choice but to leave Iraq and flee to Turkey. Ankylosing spondylitis—a back condition that infl…
Exploring the Intersectionality of Disability and Refugee Statuses
In 2010, I hugged my family members for a final goodbye. That year, I had graduated from college and was excited about my future. However, circumstances became extremely dangerous after receiving threats because of my ethnicity, my political activity and the status of other family members. Staying in my home city in Iraq was likely to be fatal. I had no choice but to leave Iraq and flee to Turkey. Ankylosing spondylitis—a back condition that infl…
Exploring the Intersectionality of Disability and Refugee Statuses
In 2010, I hugged my family members for a final goodbye. That year, I had graduated from college and was excited about my future. However, circumstances became extremely dangerous after receiving threats because of my ethnicity, my political activity and the status of other family members. Staying in my home city in Iraq was likely to be fatal. I had no choice but to leave Iraq and flee to Turkey. Ankylosing spondylitis—a back condition that infl…
Mental Health Implications of Family Separation Associated with Migration Policies in the United States
Exploring the Views of Mothers of Children Diagnosed with Developmental Disabilities
In Türkiye, care for children with disabilities is performed predominantly by mothers, but they lack support from social services and close family, which exacerbates their challenges. This study examines social participation, social relations and perceptions of social support of mothers of children with developmental disabilities (MCDDs) from a social work perspective. A qualitative research method was used to understand MCDDs’ needs. The researc…
The Role of Social Support in Enhancing Life Satisfaction Among Syrian Refugees in Türkiye During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Social support is vital for enhancing life satisfaction among Syrian refugees in Türkiye during public health crises. Policy interventions should aim to reinforce these systems to build resilient refugee communities
Benefits and Challenges of Using Participatory Research Among Refugees With Disabilities
Refugees face turbulent experiences while fleeing war and conflict, resulting in higher rates of disability. Refugees with disabilities (RWDs) often experience increased marginalization, which is rooted in structural oppression, leading to mistrust of institutions, including academic research. Participatory research (PR) has gained attention for its applicability in engaging underrecognized populations to challenge systemic barriers. To understan…
Gender-based violence syndemics in global health
Path to Citizenship
Migration, Health and Trauma (4 works) · Refugee (4 works) · Political science (3 works) · Psychology (3 works) · Medicine (2 works) · Social Psychology (2 works) · Social support (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · 2019-20 coronavirus outbreak (1 works) · Capacity building (1 works)