title: Barriers to health care access in 13 Asian American communities.
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To obtain and discuss in-depth information on health care use in Asian Americans (AAs).
  
  
  METHODS
  Nineteen focus groups were conducted in 174 adults from 13 AA communities in Montgomery County, Maryland. MAX QDA software was used to analyze qualitative data.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Financial, physical, communication, and cultural attitudes were 4 major barriers to accessing health care. Underrepresented communities reported unique additional barriers, such as lack of screening opportunities and interpretation services due to lack of resources in the communities.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Future studies, public health policy, and funding resources should consider including underrepresented AA subgroups and reflect their needs.
authors: Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, University of Maryland School of Public Health, College Park, MD 20742, USA. sunmin@umd.edu
authors: Sunmin
authors: S
authors: Lee
authors: Genevieve
authors: G
authors: Martinez
authors: Grace X
authors: GX
authors: Ma
authors: Chiehwen E
authors: CE
authors: Hsu
authors: E Stephanie
authors: ES
authors: Robinson
authors: Julie
authors: J
authors: Bawa
authors: Hee-Soon
authors: HS
authors: Juon
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001213:Asian / Q000208:ethnology* / Q000523:psychology / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D001294:Attitude to Health / Q000208:ethnology; D003144:Communication Barriers; D054242:Emigrants and Immigrants; D005260:Female; D017144:Focus Groups; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D054625:Healthcare Disparities; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008396:Maryland; D008875:Middle Aged; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care / Q000208:ethnology / Q000523:psychology*; D036301:Qualitative Research; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D055815:Young Adult