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Immigrant and Mistrust in the Healthcare Setting: A Thematic Review
Maude Arsenault1, Daniel Côté2,3
1University of Montreal, Montreal, Canada. maude.arsenault@umontreal.ca.
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
|November 5, 2025
Summary
Mistrust in immigrant healthcare settings is complex, stemming from various sources and impacting beliefs, emotions, and behaviors. Addressing these issues is vital for equitable health outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Sociology
- Public Health
- Healthcare Studies
Background:
- Migration significantly affects global health and well-being.
- Healthcare mistrust among immigrant populations is under-researched.
- Understanding immigrant healthcare experiences is crucial for health equity.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the multifaceted dimensions of mistrust in immigrant healthcare contexts.
- To identify key themes related to mistrust from peer-reviewed literature.
- To inform strategies for building trust in healthcare for immigrant communities.
Main Methods:
- Thematic literature review of peer-reviewed articles.
- Analysis focused on four key themes: definition, population, sources, and effects of mistrust.
- Synthesis of findings to understand the nuances of mistrust.
Main Results:
- Mistrust is defined variably and directed towards different entities within healthcare.
- Sources of mistrust are rooted in diverse life situations and interactions.
- Mistrust impacts immigrant beliefs, emotions, and health-related behaviors.
Conclusions:
- Addressing the roots and effects of mistrust is essential for effective healthcare.
- Culturally competent care, clear communication, and anti-discrimination policies are key.
- Building trust is fundamental to promoting health equity for immigrants.
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