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Sunmin Lee1, Genevieve Martinez, Grace X Ma
1Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD 20742, USA. sunmin@umd.edu
Objective:
To obtain and discuss in-depth information on health care use in Asian Americans (AAs).
Methods:
Nineteen focus groups were conducted in 174 adults from 13 AA communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. MAX QDA software was used to analyze qualitative data.
Results:
Financial, physical, communication, and cultural attitudes were 4 major barriers to accessing health care. Underrepresented communities reported unique additional barriers, such as lack of screening opportunities and interpretation services due to lack of resources in the communities.
Conclusions:
Future studies, public health policy, and funding resources should consider including underrepresented AA subgroups and reflect their needs.
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