BMC Health Serv Res July 2021 PMID 34311712

Impacts of English language proficiency on healthcare access, use, and outcomes among immigrants: a qualitative study.

Mamata Pandey, R Geoffrey Maina, Jonathan Amoyaw, Yiyan Li, Rejina Kamrul, C Rocha Michaels, Razawa Maroof

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The overall tone indicates an understanding that language barriers affect healthcare as seen in comments referencing the publication's findings, like delays in access and communication issues. Words like 'impacts' and phrases such as 'it impacts people's healthcare access' reflect acknowledgment of the problem's significance, though some responses, like the mention of potential racism, reveal mixed or surface-level engagement with the broader social implications.

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Most discussions acknowledge that language proficiency influences healthcare access and outcomes, with some nuances about social implications.

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Participants show moderate curiosity about the topic, with some indicating awareness but not diving deeply into specifics.

EngagementNeutral engagement

The exchanges are somewhat superficial, mainly acknowledging the issues without extensive analysis or detailed discussion.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest a recognition that the study highlights important barriers in healthcare for immigrants, but without emphasizing a transformative effect.

Abstract in brief

Immigrants with limited English skills face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, which can negatively impact their health outcomes and diminish the initial health advantage they have when arriving in a new country.
The study, involving focus groups and interviews with immigrants and healthcare providers, found that language barriers delay healthcare access, hinder effective communication, and weaken the relationship between patients and providers, leading to dissatisfaction and suboptimal care.
Using untrained interpreters or family members for translation often causes misunderstandings and confidentiality issues, further complicating treatment adherence, reducing preventive care, and contributing to poorer management of chronic illnesses.]

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Impact of Language Barriers on Immigrant Healthcare Access and Outcomes

Immigrants with limited English skills face significant challenges in accessing healthcare, which can negatively impact their health outcomes and diminish the initial health advantage they have when arriving in a new…

Diana Rodriguez · Apr 16, 2022 6 views

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@HartlandJoseph So it impacts people's healthcare access but somehow it's racist to suggest it does for other outcomes....ok https://t.co/5BNy59f3ML https://t.co/bMaYvUwb3t

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Impacts of English language proficiency on healthcare access, use, and outcomes among immigrants: https://t.co/rMAuWwvhgQ

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