Immigrant Healthcare and Telehealth Experiences
Author Information
Author(s): Hong Sungjae, Mejia Shannon
Primary Institution: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Hypothesis
How do timing, community, and diffusion influence healthcare and telehealth experiences among immigrant older adults?
Conclusion
The study reveals that communication channels and community connections significantly impact healthcare access and telehealth adoption among immigrant older adults.
Supporting Evidence
- Racial/ethnic communities served as the primary communication channel for healthcare information.
- The difference between the first and 1.5 generations in the trajectories of healthcare service experience.
- Adult children were the primary drivers of telehealth adoption.
- Telehealth services were adopted during COVID-19 but were often exchanged for in-person healthcare due to cultural norms.
Takeaway
This study shows that older immigrants often rely on their communities for healthcare information and that their experiences with telehealth can vary based on their life stories.
Methodology
Interviews were conducted with 22 Korean immigrant older adults to explore their healthcare and telehealth experiences.
Participant Demographics
Korean immigrant older adults in the Chicago Metropolitan Area.
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