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Looking through the lens: a photovoice study examining access to services for newcomer children.
- Source :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being; Dec2023, Vol. 18 Issue 1, p1-17, 17p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Purpose: Canadian 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. Methods: Using photovoice methodology, newcomer family members (n = 8) with young children and ECEs (n = 6) participated in a series of virtual workshops to share photos and reflect on their experiences. Results: Participants 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. Conclusions: This 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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- IMMIGRANTS
SOCIAL support
HEALTH services accessibility
NOMADS
EVALUATION of human services programs
SOCIAL networks
FEMINISM
FAMILIES
COGNITION
MEDICAL care
PUBLIC health
QUALITATIVE research
CONCEPTUAL structures
INFORMED consent (Medical law)
COMPARATIVE studies
EARLY intervention (Education)
CHILD health services
REFUGEES
PHOTOGRAPHY
CULTURAL competence
EMPLOYMENT
FINANCIAL stress
CHILD welfare
RESEARCH funding
DESCRIPTIVE statistics
DATA analysis
EMOTIONS
ADULT education workshops
EDUCATION
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 17482623
- Volume :
- 18
- Issue :
- 1
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health & Well-Being
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 174693250
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2023.2255176