Defense Date
10-27-2022
Graduation Date
Fall 12-16-2022
Availability
One-year Embargo
Submission Type
dissertation
Degree Name
PhD
Department
Nursing
School
School of Nursing
Committee Chair
Rick Zoucha
Committee Member
Khlood Salman
Committee Member
Barbara Martinez
Keywords
Mexican, health, health care access, nonmetro, family, limited English proficiency, folk care
Abstract
Introduction: The population of Mexican heritage individuals has grown significantly in nonmetro, emerging communities. The purpose of this study was to explore the health and health care needs and experiences of this population in the Midwest. Methods: Leininger’s Culture Care Theory and Ethnonursing Research Methods were used as the guiding theory and methodology for the qualitative study. Interviews were conducted with 27 informants. Recordings were transcribed and analyzed according to Leininger’s phases of data analysis. Results: Three themes emerged from the data: 1. living a better life in a nonmetro community with and for family, 2. barriers to understanding and accessing health care in a nonmetro community, and 3. use of folk care as a primary way to prevent and treat illness before seeking professional care. Discussion: Results provided insight into the health and health care needs of this population, and understanding these needs is important for providing culturally congruent care.
Language
English
Recommended Citation
Adu, K. (2022). The Health and Health Care Needs and Experiences of Mexican Heritage Individuals in a Nonmetro Location: An Ethnonursing Study (Doctoral dissertation, Duquesne University). Retrieved from https://dsc.duq.edu/etd/2208