Information and Communication Technology Access and Use Among Low-Income Latino Immigrant Parents

Reuland, Carolyn; Godage, Sashini K.; Wu, Linxuan; Valenzuela-Araujo, Doris; Cortez, Jose Dominguez; Polk, Sarah; DeCamp, Lisa Ross

doi:10.1007/s10995-021-03265-6

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“…While WFPB nutritional recommendations are often presented in contrast to a standard American diet, this study included cultural-tailoring of the WFPB culinary curriculum. This resulted in a strengthened curriculum that provided additional opportunities (e.g., using familiar recipes, discussion topics, conducive to beliefs and practices) ( 40 ) to reach the Latina/o/x communities. One WFPB intervention study volunteer, that attended more than half of the classes stated, “I think it definitely needs to be tailored to culture, because I think that’s the best way to increase the chances that the person is going to be ‘compliant’” while also stressing the importance of assessing community needs.…”

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“…For this reason, it was decided not to record at all times, but rather during selected sessions or portions. Previous research regarding technology access and use among low-income immigrant Latino parents revealed that individuals frequently used text messaging ( 40 ), which might partially explain the preference for the chat feature.…”

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A remotely accessible plant-based culinary intervention for Latina/o/x adults at risk for diabetes: lessons learned

Koh,

Iradukunda,

Martínez

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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IntroductionLittle research has examined how community-engaged and -participatory dietary interventions adapted to remotely-accessible settings during the COVID-19 pandemic.ObjectivesTo identify lessons learned in design, implementation, and evaluation of a remotely-accessible, community-based, nurse-led approach of a culturally-tailored whole food plant-based culinary intervention for Latina/o/x adults to reduce type 2 diabetes risk, delivered during a pandemic.MethodsA mixed methods quasi-experimental design consisting of a pre-post evaluation comprised of questionnaires, culinary classes, biometrics, and focus groups.Lessons learnedCommunity partnerships are essential for successful recruitment/retention. To optimally deliver a remotely-accessible intervention, community leadership and study volunteers should be included in every decision (e.g., timeframes, goals). Recommendations include managing recruitment and supply chain disruption of intervention supplies.ConclusionFuture research should focus on increasing accessibility and engagement in minoritized and/or underserved communities, supply chain including quality assurance and delivery of services/goods, study design for sustainable, remotely-accessible interventions, and health promotion.

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Section: Lessons Learned: Results and Discussionmentioning

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A remotely accessible plant-based culinary intervention for Latina/o/x adults at risk for diabetes: lessons learned

Koh,

Iradukunda,

Martínez

et al. 2024

Front. Nutr.

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“…Interventions that utilize basic phone features such as SMS, IVR, and voice calls are more appropriate in LMICs as they overcome infrastructural limitations. Such interventions are also relevant for low-income and migrant communities in developed countries since these populations face low digital health literacy and language barriers [64][65][66][67] .…”

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Implementing a Hospital Call Center Service for Mental Health in Uganda: User-Centered Design Approach

Kabukye,

Namagembe,

Nakku

et al. 2024

JMIR Hum Factors

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Background: Mental health conditions are a significant public health problem globally, responsible for over 8 million deaths per year. They also lead to lost productivity, exacerbate physical illness, and people with mental health problems suffer stigma and human rights violations. Uganda, like many low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), faces a massive treatment gap for mental health conditions, and numerous sociocultural challenges exacerbate the burden of mental health conditions.Objective: To describe the development and formative evaluation of a digital health intervention for improving access to mental healthcare in Uganda. Methods:This was a qualitative study employing principles of user-centered design and design science research. Stakeholders, including patients, caregivers, mental healthcare providers, and implementation experts (N=65), participated in focus group discussions in which we explored participants' experience of mental illness and mental healthcare, experience with digital interventions, and opinions about a proposed digital mental health service. Data was analyzed using the consolidated framework for implementation research to derive requirements for the digital solution, which was iteratively co-created with users.Results: Several challenges were identified, including a severe shortage of mental health facilities, unmet mental health information needs, heavy burden of caregiving, financial challenges, stigma, and negative beliefs related to mental health. Participants' enthusiasm about digital solutions as feasible, acceptable and convenient for accessing mental health services was also revealed, along with recommendations to make the service user-friendly, affordable, available 24/7, and to ensure anonymity. A hospital call center service was developed to provide mental health information and advice in two languages through interactive voice response and live calls with healthcare professionals and peer support workers (recovering patients). Early implementation results indicate positive user feedback, with callers appreciating the inclusion of peer support workers who share their personal recovery journeys. However, some recommendations from participants (e.g., adding video calls options) could not be accommodated due to resource limitations or technical feasibility, and it is not possible to address individualized clinical questions such as prescriptions.Conclusions: This study demonstrates a systematic and theory-driven approach for developing contextually appropriate digital solutions for improving mental healthcare in Uganda and similar contexts. The positive reception of the implemented service underscores its potential impact. Future research should address the identified limitations, and evaluate clinical outcomes of long-

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“…Reuland et al [32] examined access to information and communication technology and use of common applications by low-income immigrant Latino parents, who preferred healthcare language in Spanish, in the USA. The Spanish-language survey was completed through guided oral administration by a bilingual (English/Spanish) researcher.…”

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Seeking Health in a Digital World: Exploring Immigrant Parents’ Quest for Child Health Information—A Scoping Review

Zysset,

Schwärzler,

Dratva

2023

IJERPH

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During pregnancy and early parenthood, parents’ strong interest in pediatric health information presents a valuable opportunity to positively impact long-term health-seeking behavior and overall child health. In line with the increasing prevalence of digital transformation, a scoping review was conducted to explore two key aspects: (1) information seeking and use of digital health information among immigrant parents, and (2) associated reasons and factors. The literature search covered the period until July 2022, using Web of Science, MEDLINE, and CINAHL Complete databases. Out of 625 articles, 12 were included, comprising six qualitative, five quantitative studies, and one review. The majority of studies focused on immigrants in North America, primarily from Latin America and Asia. The studies varied in topics and methodologies, making it challenging to draw general conclusions. Nevertheless, while most immigrant parents rely on digital information on child health, they often prefer human sources such as family, friends, or healthcare providers. Trustworthiness and accessibility emerged as critical criteria for health resources. Two focus group discussions, derived from the results of the review, confirmed these findings for migrant mothers in Switzerland.

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Information and Communication Technology Access and Use Among Low-Income Latino Immigrant Parents

Cited by 11 publications

References 10 publications

A remotely accessible plant-based culinary intervention for Latina/o/x adults at risk for diabetes: lessons learned

A remotely accessible plant-based culinary intervention for Latina/o/x adults at risk for diabetes: lessons learned

Implementing a Hospital Call Center Service for Mental Health in Uganda: User-Centered Design Approach

Seeking Health in a Digital World: Exploring Immigrant Parents’ Quest for Child Health Information—A Scoping Review

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