Journal
PUBLIC HEALTH NURSING
Volume 40, Issue 5, Pages 724-733Publisher
WILEY
DOI: 10.1111/phn.13214
Keywords
health disparities; Latino; public health; qualitative; social ecological model
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This study used the Social Ecological Model to understand the challenges faced by Latino immigrants in a new immigrant destination. Qualitative data collection methods were used to gather the perceptions of key informants and Latino immigrant participants. The findings highlight the need for multi-level interventions to address barriers to healthcare services and community resources.
BackgroundNew Latino immigrant populations face challenges and barriers when arriving in new immigrant destinations. ObjectiveTo better understand the challenges faced by Latino immigrants in a new immigrant destination by using the Social Ecological Model. DesignThis study solicited the perceptions of key informants and Latino immigrant participants through qualitative data collection methods to understand how to address and decrease barriers to healthcare services and community resources. SampleResearchers conducted semi-structured interviews with two groups of respondents: 13 key informants and 30 Latino immigrants. MeasurementsData were analyzed using thematic analysis and categorized based on the Social Ecological Model. ResultsThemes identified at the individual and interpersonal levels of the Social Ecological Model include fear of deportation and stress. Themes at the community level include cultural differences, discrimination, and a lack of exposure of the majority community to Latino immigrants. At the system level, researchers identified language barriers, the cost of healthcare, and housing. At the policy level, researchers identified legal status and occupational exploitation as challenges for this community. ConclusionUnderstanding the challenges faced by Latino immigrants requires multi-level interventions to address barriers that prevent new immigrants from accessing community resources.
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