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Community-driven prioritization of primary health care access issues by Bangladeshi-Canadians to guide program of research and practice

Abstract
The perspective of immigrant communities on priorities and potential solutions to health care access has not been extensively researched. A research initiative that involved grassroots community members as producers of research priorities on primary care access issues is described in this article. Bangladeshi-Canadians living in Calgary, AB completed a survey where they ranked primary healthcare priorities. Lack of resources, lack of knowledge, health care cost, and workplace-related barriers were among the top-ranked topics identified as solution-oriented research priorities. Through partnerships and reciprocal learning, public input can increase insider perspectives to help develop interventions that align with the needs of community members.
Authors: Tanvir C. Turin,Sarika Haque,Nashit Chowdhury,Fahmida Yeasmin,Mahzabin Ferdous,Ruksana Rashid,Nahid Rumana,Nafiza Rahman,Afsana Rahman,Mohammad Lasker,Mohammad Chowhury Publication Date: 1/1/2021

Publication Type: Journal Article

URL:https://journals.lww.com/familyandcommunityhealth/Fulltext/2021/10000/Community_Driven_Prioritization_of_Primary_Health.7.aspx
Notes

Community organizations: Bangladesh Canada Association of Calgary

Future research / gaps identified: n/a

Integration timeline: newcomers not defined

Key findings

  • Lack of resources was the top ranked priority identified for primary healthcare access research
  • Lack of knowledge, health care cost, and workplace-related barriers were also highly ranked
  • Engaging service users in health research can promote positive health outcomes and alleviate health inequity

Key populations: Bangladeshi-Canadians living in Calgary, AB

Location: Calgary, AB

Key recommendations

Develop, implement and evaluate interventions for the priorities identified by this community

Open access: No


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