Aluvia Fitton
Skills in health literacy are becoming more and more crucial for both health and healthcare. Unfortunately, many patients with the most severe and intricate medical issues are most susceptible to misunderstanding their diagnoses, drugs, and treatment recommendations. The majority of printed materials for patient education and health promotion have historically been written for reading skills at or above the 10th grade. Millions of Americans with low literacy levels cannot access this material. The prevalence of low health literacy levels in America is briefly discussed in this research, along with how it affects people's experiences receiving medical care.
Even though refugees probably have distinct and different health care demands compared to immigrants from lower socioeconomic or family classes, a large portion of the study material currently available on the health of immigrant groups ignores their experiences with healthcare. This research aims to investigate the structural hurdles to health care that the refugee communities in Canada face. The goal of the essay is to comprehend these difficulties as they are described by Hamilton, Ontario's local health and social service professionals. Data from interviews show how these systemic constraints affect both providers and migrants. In terms of health care and service accessibility, the article looks at challenges with interpretation/language, cultural competency, health insurance coverage, poverty, and transportation.