Immigrant and refugee experiences in the Utah WIC program: a qualitative study
Addressing structural and cultural barriers through targeted education, language services, and inclusive support systems and policies can enhance WIC participation and promote equity. Future research should explore the long-term impacts of these efforts and the factors that influence sustained program utilization.
Authors
- Martha Archuleta
- Habiba Nur
- Mario I. Suárez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6008-1664)
- Abiodun T. Atoloye (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9825-4321)
- Melissa Murillo Timoschenco
Institutions
- Utah State University (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal for Equity in Health
- Published
- 2026-01-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-026-02765-7
- Primary Topic
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00