Research on ImmiGrant HealTh and State policy (RIGHTS)
This study is designed to understand the experiences that
Latino and Asian immigrants who live in California have encountered in the
areas of health care, social services, employment, education, and law
enforcement and how these experiences have had an impact on their health and
access to health care. A Q&A discussion of the study is here, and for a more formal summary see 
Immigrant health access and policy - aims.pdf
Data are from a statewide follow-up survey to the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) as well as qualitative interviews with selected persons in Los Angeles and Fresno Counties.
The project is advised by a Community Advisory Board of representatives from nonprofit organizations that serve immigrant communities, as well as a group of academic experts.
Research Team
Lei Chen, MSW
Deborah Wu
Funded by NIH/NIMHD grant #R01MD012292.