ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2025
A Comparison of Chinese and Korean Older Adult Immigrants' Transnational Healthcare Practices in Toronto, Canada: A Mixed-Methods Study.
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objectivesWhile immigrants represent 21% of Canada's total population, they represent 30% of the country's older population. Sociocultural and economic barriers to the Canadian healthcare system have been frequently reported among older adult immigrants. These barriers are intricately linked to a vastly understudied phenomenon-transnational health practices (THP), which may involve travelling to home countries for healthcare, accessing medicine and health-related information and resources linked to home countries. This study aimed to explore the relationships among local healthcare experiences in Canada, individual characteristics and use of THP among older adult immigrants.
methodsA mixed-methods approach was used combining statistical, spatial and qualitative methods to analyze group patterns of THP and its influencing factors. Primary data was collected through surveys and focus groups of older Mainland Chinese and older South Korean immigrants residing in Toronto. They are the two largest East Asian groups in Canada, with documented transnational ties with their home country.
resultsThe study found that THP were sought by both groups but were more prevalent among older Chinese immigrants. By integrating quantitative and qualitative analyses, the study revealed complex relationships between THP and barriers in local healthcare access relating to wait times, cost, language, availability, spatial accessibility and quality of care, for different types of care including primary, specialist, eye and dental care.
conclusionsThe study generates new knowledge on THP in Canada and adds to the growing body of literature on transnational healthcare practices and behaviours among migrants across different countries and regions. It provides implications to inform health policy and deliver care for older adult immigrants as their populations continue to increase.
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