%0 Journal Article
%T Predictors of Healthcare Access and Utilization by Syrian Americans in the United States.
%A Samaan JS
%A Nakoud I
%A Barakat R
%A Awil A
%A Wahbi S
%A Habhab Z
%A Mahho JF
%A Ashouri K
%A Eskandar D
%A Zeidan M
%A Withers M
%J J Immigr Minor Health
%V 0
%N 0
%D Jan 2021 2
%M 33389394
%F 2.015
%R 10.1007/s10903-020-01133-z
%X There are currently no studies examining healthcare access and utilization by Syrian Americans. A better understanding of the determinants of healthcare utilization among this group could help aid in the design of culturally competent programs. A self-administered survey was distributed at events across Southern California and Jacksonville, Florida from January 2018 to May 2019. Statistical analysis utilized multivariate regressions. Insurance coverage was associated with a preference for speaking Arabic (OR 0.433, p = 0.02) and increased length of residency (OR 1.04, p = 0.02). Routine checkup was associated with female sex (OR 1.97, p = 0.001), age (OR 1.05, p < 0.001), and insurance coverage (OR 6.96, p < 0.001). Colonoscopy compliance rate was 43.3% and positively associated with higher education (OR 2.70, p = 0.002), routine checkup (OR 7.61, p = 0.009) and increased length of residency (OR 1.06, p < 0.001). Syrian Americans may benefit from further health promotion campaigns with regard to insurance coverage, preventative care and cancer screenings.