Abstract
Objectives: The objective of this study was to utilize a community-engaged research approach to better understand gaps and opportunities for improving asthma care from the perspectives of patients, caregivers, community organization representatives, and healthcare providers in a predominantly minority community. Methods: Forty-one participants from four groups (patients, caregivers, community organization representatives, healthcare providers) participated in interviews or focus groups. A phenomenological approach to this qualitative research allowed the research team to better understand the lived experiences of families seeking asthma care in this community. Results: Five gaps and five corresponding opportunities were identified. The gaps identified were unequal healthcare resource distribution; underrepresentation of health professionals from diverse backgrounds; experiences of environmental racism; mistrust, bias, and discrimination in healthcare encounters; and systemic marginalization of communities. The opportunities identified include increasing healthcare infrastructure and accessibility; increasing racially, culturally, and linguistically congruent healthcare; implementing equitable improvements to the built environment; building relationships with communities and individuals; and acknowledging communities’ strengths and resilience. Conclusion: This study identified systemic gaps to asthma care that are of prominent concern to the community.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2064-2073 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Journal of Asthma |
Volume | 60 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2023 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Asthma
- childhood
- minority health
- needs assessment
- pediatric
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Immunology and Allergy
- Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine