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Barriers and facilitators to health and social service access and utilization for immigrant parents raising a child with a physical disability
- Authors:
- FELLIN Melissa, et al
- Journal article citation:
- International Journal of Migration Health and Social Care, 9(3), 2013, pp.135-145.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
The research used qualitative interviews with five immigrant parents of four children with a physical disability in two cities in Ontario, Canada to examine the barriers and facilitators to health and social service access and utilization immigrant parents faced. The findings indicate that divergent perceptions of health care and disability, language, knowledge of service systems, and finances may create obstacles to family-centered and culturally sensitive care. Formal supports, including a third person to navigate the system and services provided in families’ homes, are facilitators that enhance the service care experiences of parents. Service providers need to accommodate and work with immigrant parents who have a child with a disability to overcome the barriers to their care. To enhance service experiences formal support and home services should be provided when possible. (Edited publisher abstract)