Health Information Technology Use among Foreign-Born Adults of Middle Eastern and North African Descent in the United States
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Health information technology (HIT) use is understudied in Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Americans. This study found lower odds of any HIT use among foreign-born MENA adults compared to US-born Whites, highlighting a need for better data collection.
Area Of Science
- Health Informatics
- Health Services Research
- Sociology of Health and Illness
Background
- Health information technology (HIT) use is not well-documented for Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) Americans.
- MENA Americans are often categorized as "White" in US federal data, potentially masking disparities.
- Understanding HIT use is crucial for equitable healthcare access and delivery.
Purpose Of The Study
- To determine the prevalence of HIT use among foreign-born MENA adults compared to US-born and foreign-born White adults.
- To investigate differences in specific HIT applications (e.g., information seeking, appointment scheduling) and overall HIT engagement.
- To advocate for improved data collection for MENA populations.
Main Methods
- Analysis of the 2011-2018 National Health Interview Survey data (n=161,613, ages 18+).
- Evaluation of HIT uses including searching health information, filling prescriptions, scheduling appointments, and electronic communication with providers.
- Application of crude and multivariable logistic regression to compare HIT use across demographic groups.
Main Results
- Looking up health information was the most common HIT use across all groups.
- Foreign-born MENA adults demonstrated lower odds (OR=0.64) of reporting any HIT use compared to US-born White adults.
- No significant difference was found in reporting specific HIT uses when compared to US-born White adults after adjustments.
Conclusions
- This study is the first to examine HIT use among MENA Americans, revealing distinct patterns.
- Findings suggest that MENA Americans' health experiences and technology engagement may differ from White Americans.
- A dedicated racial/ethnic identifier for MENA populations is essential for accurate health disparities research and targeted interventions.
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