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EXPLORING WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE AN UNDOCUMENTED ALIEN IN SEEK OF HEALTHCARE
Title
EXPLORING WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE AN UNDOCUMENTED ALIEN IN SEEK OF HEALTHCARE.
Creator
Torrez Pon, Eliany C, Loerzel, Victoria, Chase, Susan, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
Currently, there are about 11.8 million undocumented aliens in the United States who are not eligible for public insurance or any type of private coverage obtained through the American Health Care Act of 2017. This creates barriers to healthcare for this large population and has negative implications for the healthcare system. Despite the availability of clinics and low-cost healthcare, this group tends to underuse resources or seek healthcare for emergencies only which leads to increased...
Show moreCurrently, there are about 11.8 million undocumented aliens in the United States who are not eligible for public insurance or any type of private coverage obtained through the American Health Care Act of 2017. This creates barriers to healthcare for this large population and has negative implications for the healthcare system. Despite the availability of clinics and low-cost healthcare, this group tends to underuse resources or seek healthcare for emergencies only which leads to increased cost totaling approximately $1.1 billion a year. The goal of this qualitative study is to better understand what it is like to be an undocumented alien seeking healthcare. Eight semi-structured interviews with Latino undocumented aliens were conducted. Interviews were transcribed into WORD documents and reviewed for accuracy. Data was analyzed using content analysis to code and identify prominent themes. Analysis of data from participants indicate the following themes embody the experience of being an undocumented alien in seek of healthcare: living in the unsure, high costs, system barriers, language and communication incongruences, perceived discrimination, exploitation and deportation, and relief in finally getting care. Undocumented aliens put off getting healthcare as long as possible due to these factors, despite having many needs. Healthcare practitioners must become familiar with these experiences to address and correct these barriers. Advocacy and healthcare changes take on increasing urgency to ensure the well-being of these individuals.
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Date Issued
2018
Identifier
CFH2000316, ucf:45886
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH2000316
THE PLIGHT OF BEING UNRECOGNIZED IN THE UNITED STATES: SHOULD UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS BE LICENSED TO DRIVE IN FLORIDA?
Title
THE PLIGHT OF BEING UNRECOGNIZED IN THE UNITED STATES: SHOULD UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS BE LICENSED TO DRIVE IN FLORIDA?.
Creator
Wilford, Jennifer, Cook, Kathy, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description
The United States of America is facing an important decision. Should illegal immigrants be allowed to obtain driver's licenses? Thus far ten states and the District of Columbia as well as Puerto Rico have passed laws permitting this to come into fruition. The purpose of this thesis is to gain an understanding of the significance that licensing laws have on this country. This thesis will compare the views and beliefs of both the proponents and opponents to this law. This thesis also discusses...
Show moreThe United States of America is facing an important decision. Should illegal immigrants be allowed to obtain driver's licenses? Thus far ten states and the District of Columbia as well as Puerto Rico have passed laws permitting this to come into fruition. The purpose of this thesis is to gain an understanding of the significance that licensing laws have on this country. This thesis will compare the views and beliefs of both the proponents and opponents to this law. This thesis also discusses how Florida is deeply affected due to its large Hispanic immigrant population. This issue is laden with passion and emotion due to the desire of many to see this group of people that are currently undocumented, have the ability to lead a more normal life and conversely the fear that allowing licenses will give undocumented aliens privileges of citizens and encourage illegal immigration. The views on these laws are divided throughout the nation. The lawfulness is examined in reference to rewarding and promoting illegal immigration and the cumulative negative effects that this can have on this country. The driver's license requirements were analyzed for each individual state. News articles were researched and used to enrich the pros and cons on this topic. This research was then used to give a recommendation for Florida law.
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Date Issued
2015
Identifier
CFH0004759, ucf:45377
Format
Document (PDF)
PURL
http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004759