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Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health
Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 3/2016

01-06-2016 | Original Paper

Nativity and Perceived Healthcare Quality

Author: Heather Orom

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 3/2016

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Abstract

Perceptions of healthcare quality are lower among foreign- than US-born individuals. The objective of the study was to identify possible explanations for this disparity. Data were from 6202 respondents to cycles 1 and 2 of the Health Information National Trends Survey 4 conducted 2011–2013, including 5425 US-born and 777 foreign-born respondents. Perceived quality of healthcare was lower among foreign-born than US-born respondents, accounted for, to some degree (19.5 %), by foreign-born respondents experiencing relatively less patient-centered healthcare provider communication than US-born respondents. More patient-centered provider communication was associated with receiving higher quality healthcare in all respondents. Having a regular provider was associated with perceived quality of care in foreign-born but not US-born respondents, and the reverse was true for frequency of care. Patient centered provider communication and continuity of care may be key targets for improving quality of care for foreign-born individuals.
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Metadata
Title
Nativity and Perceived Healthcare Quality
Author
Heather Orom
Publication date
01-06-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 3/2016
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-015-0218-9

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