Journal of cultural diversity
Volume 16, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 120-126

No te entiendo y tú no me entiendes: language barriers among immigrant Latino adolescents seeking health care. (Article)

Garcia C.M.* , Duckett L.J.
  • a Center for Adolescent Nursing and Integrative, Global, Public Health Co-operative, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States
  • b Center for Adolescent Nursing and Integrative, Global, Public Health Co-operative, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455, United States

Abstract

PURPOSE: Immigrant Latino adolescents experience health disparities and barriers to accessing health care. The purpose of this study is to describe barriers experienced by immigrant Latino adolescents seeking U.S. health care. DESIGN: Focused ethnography using one-to-one interviews. RESULTS: Participants identified language barriers to accessing care at all stages in the process. DISCUSSION: Immigrant Latino youth experience barriers when accessing U.S. health care, resulting in negative perceptions and likelihood of reduced health seeking. IMPLICATIONS FOR PRACTICE: Health care providers can lead positive change in health care delivery resulting in minimized language barriers and improved culturally relevant care for immigrant Latino youth and their families.

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cultural anthropology Communication Barriers human communication disorder Adolescent Health Services ethnology Mexico United States Young Adult Humans Hispanic Adolescent male female Article adult child health care Anthropology, Cultural Health Services Accessibility Mexican Americans health care delivery
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ISSN: 10715568
Cited by: 15
Original Language: English