Immigrant healthcare experiences and impacts during COVID-19: A cross-sectional study in Alberta, Canada

Abstract
This cross-sectional study examines the healthcare experiences of Albertans during the COVID-19 pandemic, with a focus on comparing experiences between those born in and outside Canada. The study collected 10,175 surveys in October 2020, with nearly 10% of respondents reporting their status as born outside Canada. The study found that foreign-born Albertans experienced more delays in care and had less access to healthcare services than Canadian-born Albertans. The study highlights the need for policy and practice changes to address the healthcare disparities faced by immigrant populations during the pandemic.
Authors: Bishnu Bahadur Bajgain,Jeanette Jackson,Fariba Aghajafari,Carmelle Bolo,Maria-Jose Santana Publication Date: 1/1/2022