Lost in Translation: Impact of Language Barriers and Facilitators on the Health Care of Asian Americans Living with HIV by Chen, Wei-Ti;Sun, Wenxiu;Huang, Feifei;Shiu, Cheng-Shi;Kim, Boram;Candelario, Jury;Toma, Lance;Wu, Gilbert;Ah-Yune, Judy.
1. Discuss a health disparity found in the Asian American.
2. Discuss your findings.
3. Discuss the impact APNs can make to eliminate these disparities.
Sample Answer
The research article "Lost in Translation: Impact of Language Barriers and Facilitators on the Health Care of Asian Americans Living with HIV" by Chen et al. (2024) powerfully highlights critical health disparities.
1. Discuss a Health Disparity Found in the Asian American Community
A significant health disparity identified in the Asian American community, particularly among those living with HIV, is the impact of language barriers on healthcare access and quality, leading to poorer health outcomes and increased stigma. While Asian Americans generally have lower rates of HIV infection compared to other racial/ethnic groups in the U.S., the study reveals that for those who are living with HIV, language proficiency is a major determinant of their engagement with healthcare services and their overall well-being.