Keywords

cultural care immigrants, health care experiences, immigrant health care, international students

 

Authors

  1. Anderson, Anna BSN, RN
  2. Kitsos, Jewel BSN, RN
  3. Miller, Andrea BSN, RN
  4. Abraham, Sam DHA, RN

Abstract

The purpose of this qualitative study was to explore the health care experiences of international students at a college in Indiana. The study answered the following research question: What are the lived experiences of international students while seeking health care? This research question was identified after a literature review, which showed a lack of research regarding international students' health care experiences. The data in this study were collected through in-depth interviews with 5 participants who resided at the college. After the interviews, the identification of themes and the analysis of results revealed the international students' lived experiences and perceptions of health care in the United States.