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- Title
Health Literacy from the Perspective of African Immigrant Youth and Elderly: A Photo Voice Project.
- Authors
Adekeye, Oluwatoyosi; Kimbrough, Jen; Obafemi, Bola; Strack, Robert W.
- Abstract
Background. This project examines the views of African immigrants on health, access to health resources in the U.S., and perceived barriers to a healthy wellbeing faced by the elderly immigrants in the community. Methods. Photo Voice methodology was used to evaluate the views of African immigrant youths and elderly drawn from a convenience sample. Participants were trained on the use of cameras and guided by research questions while taking photographs. The photographs were analyzed, coded into themes and presented to community resource representatives at a photo exhibit. Results. Emergent themes were: 1) nutrition, obesity and physical activity; 2) occupational regulation and educational opportunities; 3) feeling of security and public safety; 4) ethno-racial diversity and the health care system; 5) religiosity and social well-being. Discussion. These results have implications for health care professionals and community agencies serving immigrant populations. A deeper look into the health issues affecting this population is essential.
- Subjects
NORTH Carolina; ACCULTURATION; ACTION research; BLACK people; CULTURE; DISCRIMINATION (Sociology); EMPLOYMENT; FOCUS groups; HEALTH services accessibility; IMMIGRANTS; MEDICAL care; MENTAL health; NUTRITION; OBESITY; PHOTOGRAPHY; CULTURAL pluralism; QUESTIONNAIRES; RELIGION; SAFETY; STATISTICAL sampling; TRANSPORTATION; QUALITATIVE research; INFORMATION literacy; NARRATIVES; THEMATIC analysis; LIFESTYLES; PHYSICAL activity; MEDICAL coding
- Publication
Journal of Health Care for the Poor & Underserved, 2014, Vol 25, Issue 4, p1730
- ISSN
1049-2089
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1353/hpu.2014.0183