Download or read book Exploring the Health Perceptions and Health Experiences of First Generation Black Caribbean Immigrant Women in the U.S. written by Daphene Francis and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Background: Caribbean immigrants have a steady history of migration to the U.S., however, their health experiences have not been well studied. Objective: This study is a retrospective exploration of the health perceptions and health experiences of first generation black Caribbean immigrant women during their transition from the Caribbean to the United States. Method: This study utilized a cross-sectional qualitative method. Eight female study participants born in Grenada were recruited from New York, Houston, Washington D.C. and Columbus, Ohio. Interviews were analyzed thematically per standard qualitative analysis techniques. Findings: Respondents expressed changes in their health views, with a steep increase in health awareness and reported experiences of discrimination from African Americans in the U.S. Implications: Health professionals need to understand the health experiences of Afro-Caribbean immigrants since professionals can influence the immigrant clients' health behaviors in the U.S.