Qualitative study explores health communication challenges faced by Southeast Asian migrant children, highlighting unmet needs.
Key Points
Southeast Asian migrant children face unmet health communication needs, affecting their interaction with health professionals.
Interviews with 13 children aged 7-12 revealed feelings of readiness for participation yet challenges in health conversations.
Reflexive thematic analysis identified key themes: readiness for participation, communication challenges, and the importance of a child-friendly atmosphere.
The findings signal a need for changes in health communication practices to better support Southeast Asian migrant children.