Breaking Barriers: Exploring Patient Satisfaction With the U.S. Healthcare System Among Iranian and Afghan Immigrants With Limited English Proficiency
Although many Farsi- and Dari-speaking individuals with LEP expressed satisfaction with the structured aspects of the U.S. healthcare system, dissatisfaction with healthcare providers and interpersonal interactions persisted. Addressing these issues will require targeted interventions to enhance trust, communication, and cultural competency in healthcare delivery.
Authors
- Sara Imanpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8638-3265)
- Victoria Williams (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4747-9544)
- Razia Sultana (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0003-7309-8811)
Institutions
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
- Providence College (US)
- Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (US)
- Rhode Island College (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Services Research
- Published
- 2025-08-12
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/1475-6773.70027
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.82