Preventive Care and Management of Chronic Diseases in Immigrant Adults

Immigrants may have variable access to chronic disease screening and treatment in their countries of origin and host country, often limited by their immigration status. Immigrants face barriers to chronic disease management and preventive care, including health insurance access, linguistic challenge...

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Published in:	Primary care Vol. 48; no. 1; pp. 83 - 97
Main Authors:	Payton, Colleen, Kimball, Sarah, Ahrenholz, Nicole Chow, Wieland, Mark L.
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-03-2021
Subjects:	Cancer Cardiovascular disease Chronic disease management Diabetes Immigrants Immunizations Preventive care Chronic disease management Immunizations Preventive care Cardiovascular disease Diabetes Immigrants Cancer
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Summary:	Immigrants may have variable access to chronic disease screening and treatment in their countries of origin and host country, often limited by their immigration status. Immigrants face barriers to chronic disease management and preventive care, including health insurance access, linguistic challenges, lack of culturally sensitive care, limited records, and acculturation. Health care providers should prioritize chronic disease screening and follow up regularly to encourage preventive care and self-management of chronic disease.
ISSN:	0095-4543 1558-299X
DOI:	10.1016/j.pop.2020.09.006