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Barriers to Healthcare among African Immigrants in Georgia, USA

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African-born immigrants are among the fastest growing immigrant groups in the US, yet they are underrepresented in healthcare research, particularly, cancer research and tend to be categorized as African American… Click to show full abstract

African-born immigrants are among the fastest growing immigrant groups in the US, yet they are underrepresented in healthcare research, particularly, cancer research and tend to be categorized as African American or Black, obscuring any cultural nuances that exist. A survey designed to provide insight on the barriers to healthcare, knowledge of common cancers, and cancer risks was utilized during a health fair. Data analyses included descriptive statistics to examine participant demographics and other study variables of interest. Most of the participants reported African origin (approximately 97%), were males (59%), were aged 18–40 years (49%), had a minimum of some college education (78%), a household income of >$50,000 (35%) and were mostly uninsured (45%). The cost of medical treatment 19 (45.2%) was reported as a major barrier to healthcare access. The Health Fair presented the opportunity to provide free health screenings, education/awareness, and referral to follow-up resources. The findings are evidence of the importance and impact of health fairs in communities of greatest need.

Keywords: among african; healthcare among; african immigrants; immigrants georgia; health; barriers healthcare

Journal Title: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Year Published: 2017

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