Navigating complex realities: Barriers to health care access for undocumented African immigrant women in the United States

Undocumented immigrants encounter a myriad of complex barriers to health care access, negatively impacting their health outcomes. In this qualitative study we aimed to understand the barriers to health care for undocumented African immigrant women in the United States as well as how women navigate t...

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Published in:Health care for women international 2021-02, Vol.42 (2), p.145-164
Main Authors: Olukotun, Oluwatoyin, Mkandawire-Valhmu, Lucy, Kako, Peninnah
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Barriers
Clinical outcomes
Health care access
Health needs
Health status
Medical personnel
Noncitizens
Nursing
Psychological safety
Qualitative research
Undocumented immigrants
Women
Womens health
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Summary:Undocumented immigrants encounter a myriad of complex barriers to health care access, negatively impacting their health outcomes. In this qualitative study we aimed to understand the barriers to health care for undocumented African immigrant women in the United States as well as how women navigate these barriers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with 24 undocumented African immigrant women. Our findings indicate that undocumented African women experience complex barriers to care which they attempted to navigate. In this study we provide information that healthcare professionals can employ in attending to the health needs of undocumented women and creating safe spaces for them to seek care.
ISSN:0739-9332
1096-4665
DOI:10.1080/07399332.2019.1640703