Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health最新文献

{"title":"Correction: Community-Led Transformation in Practice: A Framework for Trust-Driven Community-Academic Partnerships to Advance Public Health.","authors":"Blanca Meléndrez, Adriana Bearse, Sarah Vicente, Amina Sheik Mohamed, Elle Mari, Shana Wright, Joe Prickitt, Reba Meigs, Douglas Ziedonis, Gerald Tolbert, Eric Hekler, Kyung Rhee, Emily B H Treichler","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01963-3","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10903-026-01963-3","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-12","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148721998","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"'Families are Intimidated…Really Confused…Afraid': Healthcare Service Disparities for Spanish-Speaking Patients Witnessed by their Language Interpreters.","authors":"Preston Robert Osborn, Jaclyn Kirsch, Alicia Rueda-Acedo, Derek Falk","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01973-1","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01973-1","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Spanish-speaking individuals represent one of the fastest growing populations in the United States. Spanish-speaking patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) face a range of structural, cultural, and financial barriers within U.S. healthcare systems. Language barriers are closely linked to challenges in healthcare access and quality, contributing to persistent disparities in health outcomes. Medical interpreters serve as a critical link between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers. This study uses a social determinant of health (SDoH) framework to examine medical interpreters' experiences, with a focus on identifying opportunities to improve care quality for Spanish-speaking patients. Twelve medical interpreters in the southwestern U.S. from a range of healthcare contexts were interviewed for this study. Virtual interviews were recorded and transcribed for qualitative analysis. A reflexive thematic analysis approach was used to analyze data in multiple rounds of collaborative coding to produce themes from participant narratives. Four interrelated themes emerged that were linked to patient experience, organizational practices, and health outcomes: (1) lack of prioritization of interpretation services; (2) rushed clinical interactions; (3) failure to center patient understanding; and (4) manifestation of bias at the system level. Findings highlight the need for healthcare system changes to improve care quality for Spanish-speaking patients. Improving the availability and integration of interpretation services, along with expanding time for interpreted encounters and strengthening collaboration between interpreters and providers, may enhance patient understanding and engagement. Policy and training efforts that support culturally responsive care and reimbursement for language services are also needed to address persistent disparities.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148706758","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"\"We're Worse off Now Than During COVID\": Community Health Workers' Perspectives on Intensifying Immigration Enforcement as Cascading Crisis.","authors":"Christina Getrich, David Liendo Uriona, Anita Atwell Seate, Carina Zelaya, Lahne Mattas-Curry, Brooke Fisher Liu","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01967-z","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01967-z","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Scholars have not conventionally examined the COVID-19 pandemic and immigration enforcement together or as having similar dimensions. We use the framework of cascading crisis to assess the impact of the cascading pandemic-immigration enforcement crisis on Latine immigrants' health from the perspectives of community health workers (CHWs) deeply embedded in immigrant communities. This qualitative study was carried out in a large metropolitan region across two phases: December 2024-January 2025 (focused on the pandemic period, January 2020-May 2023) and April-May 2025 (focused after the official end of the public health emergency in May 2023). We conducted 41 semi-structured interviews with CHWs recruited from four local organizations and analyzed data using thematic analysis. We identified three themes highlighting how CHWs described immigration enforcement as an extension of the pandemic: immigrants' lockdown mentality and decreased access to services, elevated distrust of the government, and barriers with information-sharing. Although CHWs effectively forged trust-building strategies during the pandemic that carried forward beyond its official end, this trust is now being undermined. In response, CHWs have had to innovate to adapt to immigrants' new circumstances and reaffirm trust. A multi-faceted approach to addressing the pandemic-immigration enforcement cascading crisis will be necessary, including health care professional advocacy, health care delivery innovation, the passage of inclusionary state-local policies, and alternate models of community care.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148684751","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Improving Perceptions, Knowledge, and Skills of Bystander CPR and AED use in the Mandarin-Speaking Immigrant Community.","authors":"Jasmine W Jiang, Ethan Wang, Lyric Li, Yi-Hsuan Yen, Alexis Chase, Heather Dinneen, Sarah Perman, David Yang","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01955-3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01955-3","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Approximately 40% of patients receive bystander cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) for out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in the U.S., with potentially lower rates among non-White individuals. Despite increasing efforts to promote bystander intervention in different racial communities, few educational programs target the Mandarin-speaking community. To address these gaps, we designed, implemented, and evaluated Mandarin CPR and AED workshops for Mandarin-speaking immigrants in the Greater New Haven area.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Participants were recruited through collaboration with a Chinese school and church. Participants filled out pre-workshop surveys that assessed demographics, knowledge on CPR and AED use, and perceptions of bystander interventions. Participants then completed a workshop which included a presentation, a live demonstration on a CPR manikin, and hands-on small-group practice. After the workshop, participants completed a post-workshop survey with the same knowledge and perception questions. Finally, they were assessed on CPR skills and AED use by trained instructors.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eighty-five participants were included in final analyses. Of these, 52% reported limited English proficiency, 80% had never learned CPR, and 72% did not know what an AED looked like. Post-workshop, participants demonstrated increased knowledge as well as increased willingness to and confidence in performing CPR (p < 0.001). All 85 participants passed the skills assessment.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This study demonstrates that interactive, Mandarin CPR and AED workshops positively influenced participants' perceptions of bystander interventions and improved their knowledge and skills. We propose these language-congruent workshops as a feasible and effective intervention that can be implemented for diverse populations.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148678881","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Healthcare Access and Experiences of Ahıska Migrant Women in Turkey: A Qualitative Phenomenological Study.","authors":"Oğuzhan Toker, Mualla Dikmen","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01980-2","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01980-2","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Although Turkey has become a central focus in migration research, the healthcare experiences of smaller, historically displaced groups-and the barriers they encounter-remain largely overlooked. One such group is the Ahıska Turks, whose forced migration history spans from the Caucasus to Central Asia and, more recently, to Turkey. Despite cultural and linguistic proximity to the host population, Ahıska Turk migrant women face persistent challenges in accessing healthcare due to linguistic, systemic, and gender-based barriers. The objective of this study was to explore Ahıska Turk migrant women's experiences of accessing healthcare services in Turkey, with a particular focus on the barriers they encounter and the strategies they use to navigate the healthcare system. This qualitative phenomenological study was conducted with 20 Ahıska Turk migrant women residing in temporary accommodation centers in Elazığ, Turkey. Participants were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured, in-depth interviews conducted between February and April 2025 and were analyzed thematically following Braun and Clarke's framework. Three key themes emerged: (1) Reasons for Healthcare Utilization - participants prioritized children's health over their own, delaying personal care; (2) Facilitators and persistent barriers - language difficulties, unfamiliarity with the health system, and ethnic misidentification were common obstacles; (3) Recommendations - participants suggested interpreter services, access to female providers, and clearer guidance through the system. Ahıska Turk women's experiences indicate that formal access to healthcare services does not necessarily translate into equitable care. While many participants demonstrated resilience, they continued to encounter structural and interpersonal barriers that shaped their healthcare experiences. By focusing on women's healthcare access experiences, perceived barriers, and everyday strategies for navigating health services, this study brings attention to the specific ways in which an under-researched migrant group engages with the healthcare system. The findings highlight the importance of culturally sensitive, linguistically inclusive, and gender-responsive healthcare practices to promote equity within increasingly diverse healthcare systems.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148678915","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Sex-Specific Correlates of Emotional Eating Among Arab Migrants.","authors":"Gonca Yıldırım, Esra Tansu Sarıyer, Başak Can, Merve Tokpunar","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01976-y","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-026-01976-y","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Acculturative stress, arising from cultural and psychological changes following intercultural contact, may increase vulnerability to maladaptive coping behaviors, including emotional eating. Evidence suggests that the association between acculturative stress and disordered eating differs by sex; however, Arab migrant populations remain underrepresented in this field. This study aimed to examine sex-stratified, migration-related predictors of emotional eating among Arab migrants living in Türkiye. This cross-sectional research was conducted between June 2022 and March 2024 and included 528 adults who migrated to Türkiye from Arab countries. Sociodemographic and migration-related characteristics were collected. Acculturative stress was assessed using the Acculturative Stress-Social, Attitudinal, Familial, and Environmental-Revised Short Form (SAFE-Short), and emotional eating was evaluated with Emotional Eating Scale (EES). Body mass index (BMI) was calculated from self-reported weight and height. Sex-stratified regression analyses were performed. BMI was positively associated with all EES subscales in both female and male participants. However, among male participants, the overall regression models for the Anger and Anxiety subdimensions were not statistically significant. Also, no sociodemographic or migration-related variables were associated with emotional eating among male participants. In females, higher age was associated with lower depression-related emotional eating, while single marital status was associated with higher anger-related emotional eating. Employment was associated with lower anger- and anxiety-related emotional eating. Migration due to personal safety concerns, living with individuals from different countries, and higher acculturative stress were associated with higher emotional eating scores in females. These findings may indicate that in social contexts where direct emotional expression is less acceptable for females, emotions are more likely to be regulated through eating-related behaviors.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148653936","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Evolution of Health-Related Quality of Life Among Migrant Minors in Transit to the United States According to their Socioeconomic Context: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study in Mexico.","authors":"Zeus Aranda, Ana-Cristina Sedas, Daniel Bernal-Serrano, José Pulido-Manzanero, Enrique Regidor, Anna M Mandalakas, Karla Fredricks","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01941-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10903-026-01941-9","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The population of migrant and refugee children and adolescents increased in the first two decades of the 21st century in the Americas region. This analysis was conducted with the aim of shedding light on the association between the living conditions of migrant minors in Mexico, one of the main transit countries for migrants in the region, and the evolution of health-related quality of life throughout the migration process. Data were collected on 192 minors aged one year or older in transit to the United States through their caregivers in shelters on Mexico's northern border, including sociodemographic/socioeconomic information and health-related quality of life information prior to departure and during the period of travel. Differences in the evolution of health-related quality of life between origin and travel were explored for different categories of sociodemographic/socioeconomic variables. Several social groups experienced a greater deterioration in some aspects of health-related quality of life, such as those in more precarious situations at origin and along the route, younger minors, or minors whose primary caregivers identified as Afro-descendants and/or indigenous. Minors who had experienced child abuse in their place of origin and adolescents experienced improvements in certain aspects of their health-related quality of life throughout the journey. Despite the exploratory nature of the analysis, it constitutes a first step in identifying populations of children and adolescents on the move in Mexico who should be prioritized for interventions aimed at promoting their well-being.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":"1039-1044"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13451503/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148258352","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Structural Compensation and Participatory Approaches: A Way to Improve Access to Health Care for Undocumented Immigrants? A Scoping Review.","authors":"Camille Guiheneuf, Marie Dauvrin","doi":"10.1007/s10903-025-01802-x","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10903-025-01802-x","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In Europe, non-profit organisations provide health care to undocumented immigrants (UDM), filling the gaps left by national healthcare systems: this approach is referred as \"structural compensation\". Integrating beneficiaries in developing interventions can be a source of effectiveness, but evidence shows that UDM involvement is difficult. This scoping review aimed to identify best practices related to participative approaches in structural compensation interventions targeting UDM. Four electronic databases were searched. Nine studies, which met the final inclusion criteria, reported a variety of health interventions. Findings showed a limited but diverse use of participatory approaches. Furthermore, the structural compensation organisations could be facilitators to support the participation of UDM. Further research is needed to better understand structural compensation and how it is used in practice. This will help develop an appropriate response to participative approaches with UDM.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":"979-989"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13451334/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145540916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Does Language Proficiency Affect Completion of Telerehabilitation Video Visits? A Retrospective Study.","authors":"Mansha Mirza, Hajwa Kim, Courtney Pilat","doi":"10.1007/s10903-025-01830-7","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10903-025-01830-7","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Telehealth use increased dramatically after the COVID-19 pandemic enabled largely by regulatory changes. Health policy experts recommend telehealth as a viable option for healthcare delivery in the post-pandemic world. As investment in telehealth continues, it is important to ensure that existing health disparities are not exacerbated. One group that is particularly vulnerable to telehealth challenges includes patients with limited English Proficiency. This study aimed to examine whether English proficiency is associated with completion of telerehabilitation visits. Electronic Health Records were retrieved for all patients scheduled for a telerehabilitation visit (physical/occupational therapy) in adult or pediatric outpatient clinics at a large academic medical center between April 1, 2020 and April 30, 2022. Using data from 3,871 video visits involving 1414 patients, binomial logistic regression models were estimated to examine associations between sociodemographic variables (age, gender, race, ethnicity, insurance status, income, language preference) and visit completion rate using multivariable logistic regression models. 6.4% of telerehabilitation visits were conducted in a language other than English. 24% patients had a 0% completion rate, 9% had a completion rate of > 0% and < 100%, and 67% had a 100% completion rate. Being older and publicly insured was significantly associated with decreased odds of 100% completion. Patients with English as their preferred language showed higher odds of visit completion. Age, type of insurance, and language preference were associated with successful completion of telerehabilitation video visits. Future research is needed to reveal specific barriers to telerehabilitation for older patients and those with limited English proficiency.</p>","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":"863-869"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13451519/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145648095","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Correction: Tobacco Use, Experiences and Knowledge among Indigenous Mexican Agricultural Workers.","authors":"Alison K Herrmann, Genevieve Flores-Haro, Barbara Berman, Alison M Elliott, Maritza Lopez, L Cindy Chang, Norma Gonzalez, Catherine M Crespi, Michael K Ong, Arcenio Lopez, Roshan Bastani","doi":"10.1007/s10903-026-01852-9","DOIUrl":"10.1007/s10903-026-01852-9","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":15958,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health","volume":" ","pages":"903"},"PeriodicalIF":2.3,"publicationDate":"2026-08-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13451476/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"145989566","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}