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<p>South Asian immigrants in Southeast Queens County, New York City face healthcare, housing, and digital access challenges shaped by English proficiency. Despite community growth, data remains limited. This assessment examines English proficiency as a social determinant of health. A mixed-methods study was conducted across nine ZIP codes in Southeast Queens County, New York City. From August 1–October 31, 2023, the quantitative phase included a multilingual survey (English, Bengali, Hindi) that reached 395 South Asian participants, covering demographics, living conditions, food security, safety, mental health, and digital literacy. The qualitative phase (December 2023–March 2024), guided by IDEO’s Human-Centered Design, included five interviews and a focus group. Analysis revealed significant disparities between Limited English Proficiency (LEP, <i>n</i> = 288) and non-LEP (<i>n</i> = 107) individuals. LEP respondents reported more housing issues, especially pest infestations (91.1% vs. 82.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.042), and lower homeownership (19.1% vs. 34.6%, <i>p</i> = 0.031). Computer literacy was lower among LEP individuals (50.6% vs. 80.8%, <i>p</i> &lt; 0.001), though internet access was high in both groups (87.0% for LEP vs. 91.4% for non-LEP, <i>p</i> = 0.24). Housing instability persisted, with a greater share of LEP participants renting (70.6% vs. 56.4%, <i>p</i> = 0.031). This assessment highlights how language proficiency shapes social determinants of health for South Asian immigrants in Southeast Queens County, New York City. LEP individuals faced more housing, food, safety, and digital literacy challenges, underscoring the need for language-accessible, culturally tailored services.</p>

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Community Needs Assessment for Understanding the Health and Social Needs for South Asian Immigrant Populations in Southeast Queens County, New York City, Across Levels of English Proficiency

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    2025年11月27日

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  • Nowshin Mannan,
  • Afsana Monir,
  • Shivani Mishra,
  • Sarah Li,
  • Nari Yoo,
  • Naheed Ahmed

摘要

South Asian immigrants in Southeast Queens County, New York City face healthcare, housing, and digital access challenges shaped by English proficiency. Despite community growth, data remains limited. This assessment examines English proficiency as a social determinant of health. A mixed-methods study was conducted across nine ZIP codes in Southeast Queens County, New York City. From August 1–October 31, 2023, the quantitative phase included a multilingual survey (English, Bengali, Hindi) that reached 395 South Asian participants, covering demographics, living conditions, food security, safety, mental health, and digital literacy. The qualitative phase (December 2023–March 2024), guided by IDEO’s Human-Centered Design, included five interviews and a focus group. Analysis revealed significant disparities between Limited English Proficiency (LEP, n = 288) and non-LEP (n = 107) individuals. LEP respondents reported more housing issues, especially pest infestations (91.1% vs. 82.4%, p = 0.042), and lower homeownership (19.1% vs. 34.6%, p = 0.031). Computer literacy was lower among LEP individuals (50.6% vs. 80.8%, p < 0.001), though internet access was high in both groups (87.0% for LEP vs. 91.4% for non-LEP, p = 0.24). Housing instability persisted, with a greater share of LEP participants renting (70.6% vs. 56.4%, p = 0.031). This assessment highlights how language proficiency shapes social determinants of health for South Asian immigrants in Southeast Queens County, New York City. LEP individuals faced more housing, food, safety, and digital literacy challenges, underscoring the need for language-accessible, culturally tailored services.