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Using the social ecological model to identify challenges facing Latino immigrants
Sally Moyce1, Danika Comey1, Jacey Anderson2
1Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana.
Public Health Nursing (Boston, Mass.)
|May 26, 2023
Summary
Latino immigrants face significant barriers to healthcare and resources, including fear, discrimination, and policy issues. Addressing these requires multi-level interventions for better community integration and access.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Immigration Studies
Background:
- New Latino immigrant populations encounter numerous challenges and barriers upon arrival in new destinations.
- Understanding these obstacles is crucial for developing effective support systems.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the challenges faced by Latino immigrants in new destinations.
- To utilize the Social Ecological Model to analyze these challenges.
- To identify strategies for reducing barriers to healthcare and community resources.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative data collection through semi-structured interviews.
- Inclusion of key informants (13) and Latino immigrant participants (30).
- Thematic analysis of data, categorized using the Social Ecological Model.
Main Results:
- Individual/interpersonal: fear of deportation, stress.
- Community: cultural differences, discrimination, lack of majority community exposure.
- Systemic: language barriers, healthcare costs, housing.
- Policy: legal status, occupational exploitation.
Conclusions:
- Multi-level interventions are necessary to address the diverse barriers.
- Addressing these barriers is essential for improving access to community resources for new immigrants.
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