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ArticleInternational journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being2023

Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children.

Nahal Fakhari, Jessie-Lee D McIsaac, Rebecca Feicht, Sarah Reddington, Susan Brigham, April Mandrona, Christine McLean, Mary Jane Harkins, Emma Stirling Cameron

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Article in International journal of qualitative studies on health and well-being, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. A Scoping Review of Strategies to Increase Newcomer Family Access to Early Childhood Services.Prevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research · 2026
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  3. Families' Perceptions of Powered Mobility for Participation in Children With Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1: A Photovoice Study.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2025
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9 authors.

Nahal FakhariEarly Childhood Collaborative Research Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.
Jessie-Lee D McIsaacEarly Childhood Collaborative Research Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.
Rebecca FeichtSchool of Health and Human Performance, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.
Sarah ReddingtonDepartment of Child and Youth Study, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.
Susan BrighamFaculty of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.
April MandronaDivision of Art History and Contemporary Culture, NSCAD University, Halifax, Canada.
Christine McLeanDepartment of Child and Youth Study, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.
Mary Jane HarkinsFaculty of Education, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.
Emma Stirling CameronEarly Childhood Collaborative Research Centre, Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, Canada.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purposeCanadian new immigrant families (also known as newcomers) encounter challenges navigating systems when trying to access programmes critical for their children's healthy development. The purpose of this study is to understand how newcomer families find and use early childhood programmes and services from the perspective of families and early childhood educators (ECEs) working within a settlement organization.

methodsUsing photovoice methodology, newcomer family members (

resultsParticipants discussed the systemic barriers that obstructed newcomer families' access to services for young newcomer children. Financial challenges due to unemployment/underemployment, language and cultural differences were emphasized. Despite these barriers and challenges, participants shared how culturally responsive programmes enhanced their connections to programmes and services. Both groups of participants discussed the critical role of social networks in supporting newcomers to use programmes by helping families become aware of available services and assistance with various processes such as registration.

conclusionsThis research illustrates the lived experiences of newcomer families and identifies opportunities to address inequities, improve early childhood programmes, and enhance families' access to programmes and services.

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AwarenessEmigrants and ImmigrantsCanadaChildChild HealthChild, PreschoolEmploymentHumansculturally responsiveearly childhood educatorsearly childhood programsnewcomer childrenNewcomer familiesphotovoice

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PMID37683119
PMCPMC10494737

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