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Legal Relief for Children in Immigrant Families: A Mixed-Methods Study.
Natalie Wichelt1, Kenny Torres2, Gabriela de la Vega3
1Department of Pediatrics, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Medical Center Boulevard, Winston-Salem, NC 27157, USA.
Summary
Primary care clinics can help immigrant families by addressing legal concerns. A screening and referral intervention showed promise in connecting families with needed immigration legal services.
Area of Science:
- Social Determinants of Health
- Public Health Interventions
- Immigration Law and Health
Background:
- Immigration status significantly impacts health outcomes.
- There is a lack of research on integrating immigration status concerns into primary care.
- Primary care settings are crucial touchpoints for immigrant families.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the experiences of immigrant families receiving a clinical-community intervention for immigration-related concerns.
- To assess the feasibility and impact of addressing immigration legal needs in primary care.
Main Methods:
- A mixed-methods study employing an embedded experimental design.
- Implementation of an immigration legal needs screening tool and referral system in an academic primary care clinic.
- Semi-structured interviews with caregivers who screened positive for immigration-related concerns.
Main Results:
- Nineteen caregivers reported immigration-related legal concerns; seven were interviewed.
- Participants were primarily Hispanic mothers from Mexico, motivated by trauma and persecution.
- Key themes included immigration motivations, seeking legal services, and navigating legal system challenges.
Conclusions:
- Primary care settings are vital for addressing immigration-related services.
- A legal screening and referral intervention is feasible and beneficial for immigrant families.
- Integrating legal support into primary care can improve health and well-being for immigrant populations.
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