Asgedom, Mesghane Ghirmai (2015) The Experience of Eritrean Immigrants Regarding Utilization of Healthcare Services in Indianapolis Indiana USA. Masters thesis, University of South Africa.
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Abstract
This study explored and described the experiences of Eritrean immigrants regarding utilisation of healthcare services in Indianapolis. Qualitative descriptive phenomenological design was utilised. Data were collected using a semi-structured interview format, on eight conveniently selected Eritrean immigrants, living in Indianapolis. Data were analysed using Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis Framework for data analysis. Three superordinate themes emerged from data analysis: Healthcare financing system, Positive side of healthcare services and Challenges related to utilisation of healthcare service. All these factors have an impact on the utilisation of the Healthcare services by Eritrean immigrants. Recommendations have been put forward to advocate for policy change regarding financing of healthcare services for immigrants and improved healthcare services to accommodate cultural diversity. Further research should be conducted on ways of improving utilisation of healthcare services by Eritrean immigrants in Indianapolis.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Masters) |
|---|---|
| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Eritrean immigrants, experience, healthcare services, immigrant, utilization. |
| Subjects: | H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine |
| Divisions: | Africana |
| Depositing User: | Martin Lucas Mkoba |
| Date Deposited: | 22 Jul 2016 12:11 |
| Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2017 13:40 |
| URI: | http://thesisbank.jhia.ac.ke/id/eprint/815 |
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