Immigrant and refugee populations in Canada often face complex challenges in accessing health literacy due to language barriers and the navigation of different cultural views of science and health approaches. Health literacy is important to early health promotion, education to empower patients to self-advocate, and prevent treatment non-compliance. This project helped decrease gaps in health literacy within this population by providing culturally sensitive avenues for hands-on health education to immigrant and refugee children and their caregivers.
UBC Student Project Lead: Deea K Dev
Community Partner: MOSAIC BC
Grant Type: Chapman & Innovation
Year of Publication: 2023
Topic: Health Literacy, Culturally Sensitive Approaches
Keywords: Accessible Healthcare, Community Education, Hands-On Health Education
Population: Immigrant and Refugee Children/Caregivers