Description
California and especially the Central Valley is home to the largest population of foreign-born individuals. It is imperative to understand immigrant health and how extenuating factors play a part in treating foreign born individuals or mixed status families.
Objectives
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By the end of the lesson, students will be able to identify and describe the health risks that immigrants commonly face when settling in a new country, demonstrating their understanding through a written summary or class discussion.
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Students will review and analyze the demographics of immigrant patients, identifying key trends and patterns, and will present their findings in a report or infographic.
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Students will be introduced to and explain various factors that can affect access to and the quality of healthcare for immigrants, discussing these factors in a group presentation or case study analysis.
Student Introduction
To begin your exploration of this critical topic, we encourage you to visit the following website. It provides a brief overview of immigrant health, offering valuable insights into the unique challenges and opportunities within this field. This introduction will serve as a foundation for your understanding as you delve deeper into the complexities surrounding the health and well-being of immigrant populations. As you review the information, consider how various factors such as access to care, cultural differences, and social determinants of health play a role in shaping the healthcare experiences of immigrants. This will prepare you to engage thoughtfully with the content and discussions in this unit.