The experience of Eritrean immigrants regarding utilisation of healthcare services in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Mesghane Ghirmai Asgedom

dc.contributor.advisor	Mavhandu-Mudzusi, Azwihangwisi Helen
dc.contributor.author	Mesghane Ghirmai Asgedom
dc.date.accessioned	2016-04-18T10:51:58Z
dc.date.available	2016-04-18T10:51:58Z
dc.date.issued	2015-11
dc.identifier.citation	Mesghane Ghirmai Asgedom (2015) The experience of Eritrean immigrants regarding utilisation of healthcare services in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA, University of South Africa, Pretoria, <http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20113>	en
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10500/20113
dc.description.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.	en
dc.format.extent	1 online resource (xii, 77 leaves)
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.subject	Eritrean immigrants	en
dc.subject	Experience	en
dc.subject	Healthcare services	en
dc.subject	Immigrant	en
dc.subject	Utilisation	en
dc.subject.ddc	362.10977252
dc.subject.lcsh	Immigrants -- Services for -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Immigrants -- Public health -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Health services accessibility -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Social service -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Medical care -- Utilization review -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Immigrants -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Eritreans -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.subject.lcsh	Multiculturalism -- Indiana -- Indianapolis
dc.title	The experience of Eritrean immigrants regarding utilisation of healthcare services in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA	en
dc.type	Dissertation	en
dc.description.department	Public Health
dc.description.degree	M.A. (Health Studies)