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Abstract
Understanding users׳ perceptions and expectations of health care provision is a key to informing practice, policy and health-related measures. In this paper, we present findings from a qualitative study conducted with recently migrated Eastern European children and their parents, reporting on their experiences of accessing health services post-migration. Unlike the case of adults, the experiences of newly migrated children have rarely been explored in relation to health services. We pay particular attention to three key areas: (1) migrant families׳ views of health service provision; (2) barriers to health service use; and (3) transnational use of health services. By using a social capital approach, we show how concerns about the Scottish health care practices enacted by migrant parents are adopted by children and are likely to impact on families׳ health beliefs and behaviours. The study highlights the important role of migrants׳ active participation as users of health services. We conclude that appropriate health services need to consider more carefully migrants׳ expectations and complex health care activities, in order to be fully inclusive and patient-centred.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 86-93 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Health and Place |
Volume | 30 |
Early online date | 15 Sept 2014 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2014 |
Keywords
- Eastern European migrants
- migrant children
- migrants' experiences of health care
- ethnic minorities and health
- transnational health service use
- social networks and trust
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At home abroad: the life experiences of Eastern European migrant workers in Scotland
Sime, D. (Principal Investigator) & Baron, S. (Co-investigator)
ESRC (Economic and Social Research Council)
1/10/07 → 31/05/10
Project: Research