The experience of Eritrean immigrants regarding utilisation of healthcare services in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
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Authors
Mesghane Ghirmai Asgedom
Issue Date
2015-11
Type
Dissertation
Language
en
Keywords
Eritrean immigrants , Experience , Healthcare services , Immigrant , Utilisation
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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.
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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>