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. 2010 Jan-Feb;34(1):21-30.
doi: 10.5993/ajhb.34.1.3.

Barriers to health care access in 13 Asian American communities

Sunmin Lee  1 , Genevieve Martinez, Grace X Ma, Chiehwen E Hsu, E Stephanie Robinson, Julie Bawa, Hee-Soon Juon
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Barriers to health care access in 13 Asian American communities

Sunmin Lee et al. Am J Health Behav. 2010 Jan-Feb.

Abstract

Objective: To obtain and discuss in-depth information on health care use in Asian Americans (AAs).

Methods: Nineteen focus groups were conducted in 174 adults from 13 AA communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. MAX QDA software was used to analyze qualitative data.

Results: Financial, physical, communication, and cultural attitudes were 4 major barriers to accessing health care. Underrepresented communities reported unique additional barriers, such as lack of screening opportunities and interpretation services due to lack of resources in the communities.

Conclusions: Future studies, public health policy, and funding resources should consider including underrepresented AA subgroups and reflect their needs.

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