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Understanding The Healthcare Experiences Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (Daca) Recipients, Jacob A. Kluesener Jan 2019

Understanding The Healthcare Experiences Of Deferred Action For Childhood Arrivals (Daca) Recipients, Jacob A. Kluesener

Honors Undergraduate Theses

Background: There is limited research on the healthcare experience of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients both before and after enrollment in the program. DACA is a program designed to defer deportation to children and young adults in the United States for up to 2 years. The goal of this qualitative study is to explore the lived experiences of DACA students with regards to access to healthcare and perceptions of treatment. Method: This study is qualitative and uses a phenomenological approach. DACA Recipients (N = 5) were recruited from the UCF student population and 1:1 interviews were conducted. Interviews …