Access and knowledge of the immigrant haitian population regarding the primary care of the chilean health

Abstract

Objective. Describe the access and knowledge of the Haitian immigrant population regarding Chilean primary health care and develop a sociodemographic health profile of this population. Material and Method. Study quantitative, descriptive and transversal. Applied to a sample of 41 Haitian immigrants, chosen for convenience according to eligibility criteria. A questionnaire, prepared by the authors, validated by expert judgment and pilot test, translated into creolé. Results. The population studied reveals low attendance at a primary level health center, 53.7% have not accessed to
chilean primary health care in the last six months. The main barriers to access correspond to the lack of knowledge of the existence of the health center, lack of registration, inability to attend at the established time, distance from your residence, and language. Conclusion. There is a low access of this population to Chilean primary health care, as different barriers preventing quality care for Haitian foreigners. These barriers are evident in the lack of knowledge of the functioning and services offered by the Family Health Center. The introduction of new measures that allow the approach of Chilean primary care to the Haitian community, favors national health since this population has epidemiological and nutritional morbidity.