Healthcare needs and access in a sample of Chinese young adults in Vancouver, British Columbia: A qualitative analysis
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Healthcare needs and access in a sample of Chinese young adults in Vancouver, British Columbia: A qualitative analysis
Abstract
Objectives: Immigrants of Chinese ethnicity and young people (between 18 and 30 years of age) are known to access health services less frequently and may be at greater risk for experiencing unmet health needs. The purpose of this study was to examine the health beliefs, health behaviors, primary care access, and perceived unmet healthcare needs of Chinese young adults.
Methods: Semi-structured in-depth interviews were carried out with eight Chinese young adults in Vancouver, Canada.
Results: A content analysis revealed that these Chinese young adults experienced unmet healthcare needs, did not have a primary care provider, and did not access preventive services. Cultural factors such as strong family ties, filial piety, and the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine influenced their health behaviors and healthcare access patterns.
Conclusion: Chinese young adults share similar issues with other young adults in relation to not having a primary care provider and accessing preventive care but their health beliefs and practices make their needs for care unique from other young adults.
Keywords: Acculturation; Chinese young adults; Health behaviours; Immigrants; Primary healthcare; Unmet health needs.
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