# Strengthening the Voices of Hispanic/Latine Immigrants Managing Chronic Disease: A Mixed Methods Approach to Understanding Perspectives of Health

## TL;DR

This study explores how Hispanic/Latine immigrants manage chronic diseases like diabetes and hypertension, emphasizing the importance of understanding their unique perspectives to improve healthcare.

## Contribution

The study contributes a mixed methods approach to understanding health perspectives in Hispanic/Latine immigrants managing chronic diseases.

## Key findings

- Interviews revealed community resilience in adapting to life transitions while maintaining health balance.
- There is a discrepancy between providers' and patients' perceptions of healthcare options for well-being.
- Understanding intersections of social, physical, financial, and spiritual health can improve patient-centric care.

## Abstract

Individuals who migrate from their home country face a variety of challenges while adapting to the culture in the United States. Immigrant communities are at a significantly higher risk for poor health outcomes; therefore, assessing healthcare treatment for diverse and resilient immigrant populations, including Hispanic/Latine communities, is crucial to preserving their health, culture, and spirit. A paucity of literature exists surrounding perceptions of well-being in immigrant, Hispanic/Latine adults managing chronic diseases. Past studies have shown a discrepancy between providers’ and patients’ perceptions of healthcare options for overall well-being. We aim to share varying perspectives found within our work geared towards improving the quality of life for Hispanic/Latine immigrants managing chronic disease, especially type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension. The primary objective of this article is to strengthen the understanding of intersections between social, physical, financial, and spiritual health within an (im)migrant Hispanic/Latine community using semi-structured ethnographic interviews. These interviews have highlighted community resilience, demonstrating that individuals can adapt to major life transitions while maintaining balance across dimensions of health. This knowledge could be implemented by actively listening to patient concerns regarding their health dimensions to improve individualized and patient-centric care.