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Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health 5/2018

01-10-2018 | Original Paper

Somali Older Adults’ and Their Families’ Perceptions of Adult Home Health Services

Authors: Sarah Miner, Dianne V. Liebel, Mary H. Wilde, Jennifer K. Carroll, Sadiya Omar

Published in: Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health | Issue 5/2018

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Abstract

Many studies have identified the vulnerability of ethnic elders, and there is promising evidence indicating home health care (HHC) services can improve the health outcomes of Somali older adults. This study used a community-engaged qualitative descriptive approach with the participation of non-profit organization Refugees Helping Refugees. The purpose of this study was to explore and describe Somali older adults’ and their families’ perceptions of and experiences with HHC services in order to improve its use and access. Data collection included home visits (n = 15), semi-structured interviews (n = 17) and debriefing sessions (n = 16) with 19 individuals from 14 Somali families. Somali families recognized HHC services were needed and believed having services in the home facilitated learning but HHC agencies should work more with the Somali community. HHC agencies need to work with community organizations to facilitate cultural and health understanding, and better health care for Somali older adults.
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Metadata
Title
Somali Older Adults’ and Their Families’ Perceptions of Adult Home Health Services
Authors
Sarah Miner
Dianne V. Liebel
Mary H. Wilde
Jennifer K. Carroll
Sadiya Omar
Publication date
01-10-2018
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health / Issue 5/2018
Print ISSN: 1557-1912
Electronic ISSN: 1557-1920
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10903-017-0658-5

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