Community Health Needs Assessment of Ethiopian American Immigrants in Two Nontraditional Migration Cities.

IF 1.2 4区医学 Q4 HEALTH POLICY & SERVICES

Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1353/hpu.2025.a967335

Meron Hirpa Kassa, Lisa M Vaughn, Beakal Amsalu, Zoe Schnadower, Israel Jorga, Aremiyas Habte, Seleshi Asfaw, Tesfaye B Mersha

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Abstract

The Ethiopian American immigrant (EAI) population is the second-largest African immigrant group in the U.S., yet little health research exists on this community. Ethiopian American immigrants arrive with good health but face declines over time due to acculturation, dietary changes, and health care barriers, increasing their risk of chronic diseases and mental health issues. This study assessed the health needs of EAIs in Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio-two non-traditional migration cities. Through qualitative interviews with 45 community members, leaders, and health/social providers, we identified six key themes on cultural influences, health care barriers, and social connections. Using thematic analysis and deductive mapping, we classified health concerns into four categories: medical conditions, health behaviors, community conditions, and health system priorities. Findings highlight EAI health needs and priorities in less established migration areas, informing strategies to improve health care access and support for this growing population.

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两个非传统移民城市埃塞俄比亚裔美国移民的社区卫生需求评估

埃塞俄比亚裔美国移民（EAI）人口是美国第二大非洲移民群体，但很少有关于这个社区的健康研究。埃塞俄比亚裔美国移民的健康状况良好，但随着时间的推移，由于文化适应、饮食变化和卫生保健障碍，他们患慢性病和精神健康问题的风险增加。本研究评估了俄亥俄州辛辛那提和哥伦布这两个非传统移民城市的经济移民的健康需求。通过对45名社区成员、领导人和健康/社会提供者的定性访谈，我们确定了关于文化影响、卫生保健障碍和社会联系的六个关键主题。通过专题分析和演绎映射，我们将健康问题分为四类：医疗条件、健康行为、社区条件和卫生系统优先事项。调查结果突出了在不太成熟的移徙地区的EAI卫生需求和优先事项，为改善卫生保健机会和支持这一不断增长的人口的战略提供了信息。

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Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved Multiple-

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2.00

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7.10%

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154

期刊介绍： The journal has as its goal the dissemination of information on the health of, and health care for, low income and other medically underserved communities to health care practitioners, policy makers, and community leaders who are in a position to effect meaningful change. Issues dealt with include access to, quality of, and cost of health care.