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Oral - Theoretical Proposal
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Many international students in the United States do not fully utilize healthcare on their respective campuses. Various factors at multiple levels influence healthcare utilization among international students. With a continual influx of international students to the USA, comprehending and remedying these influences is crucial for fostering the health and welfare of this demographic group. This study aims to use the socio-ecological framework to enhance healthcare utilization among international students in the United States. At the individual level, healthcare-seeking behaviors are influenced by health literacy, cultural beliefs, language proficiency, and financial constraints. Interpersonal dynamics, including social networks, peer support, and family interactions, also impact healthcare utilization. Institutional factors, such as healthcare policies, insurance coverage, and accessibility of facilities, significantly affect healthcare utilization. Community-level influences, such as available health resources and provider cultural competency, are also pivotal. Policy-level factors, encompassing immigration policies and funding for student support services, can also shape the landscape. These factors, at multiple levels, impede healthcare utilization among international students. By employing the socio-ecological model to address these factors, comprehensive strategies can be formulated to enhance healthcare utilization among international students in the United States and promote their overall health and well-being.
A Theoretical Framework to Enhance Healthcare Utilization Among International Students in the United States
Oral - Theoretical Proposal
Many international students in the United States do not fully utilize healthcare on their respective campuses. Various factors at multiple levels influence healthcare utilization among international students. With a continual influx of international students to the USA, comprehending and remedying these influences is crucial for fostering the health and welfare of this demographic group. This study aims to use the socio-ecological framework to enhance healthcare utilization among international students in the United States. At the individual level, healthcare-seeking behaviors are influenced by health literacy, cultural beliefs, language proficiency, and financial constraints. Interpersonal dynamics, including social networks, peer support, and family interactions, also impact healthcare utilization. Institutional factors, such as healthcare policies, insurance coverage, and accessibility of facilities, significantly affect healthcare utilization. Community-level influences, such as available health resources and provider cultural competency, are also pivotal. Policy-level factors, encompassing immigration policies and funding for student support services, can also shape the landscape. These factors, at multiple levels, impede healthcare utilization among international students. By employing the socio-ecological model to address these factors, comprehensive strategies can be formulated to enhance healthcare utilization among international students in the United States and promote their overall health and well-being.
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