Barriers to Health and Mental Health Services for South Asian Older Adults
Author Information
Author(s): Shankar Janki, Das Papiya
Primary Institution: University of Calgary
Hypothesis
What are the barriers to health and mental health services among South Asian older adults?
Conclusion
South Asian older adults face significant barriers to accessing health and mental health services, leading to marginalized and isolated lives.
Supporting Evidence
- South Asian older adults often lead marginalized and isolated lives.
- Barriers include lack of language skills and transportation difficulties.
- Many have poor knowledge of available health care services.
Takeaway
Many older South Asian adults have a hard time getting the health care they need because of language issues, transportation problems, and traditional beliefs.
Methodology
Focus groups and individual interviews were conducted, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis.
Limitations
Research on older immigrants in Canada is still developing, which may limit the generalizability of the findings.
Participant Demographics
South Asian older adults in Canada.
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