“You Die or You Get Better”: A Community‐Engaged Narrative Inquiry Photovoice Study Examining Conceptualizations of Health‐Seeking Behavior and Healthcare Encounters Among Older Adult (Im)Migrants in Wisconsin, the United States

Key Points

• The study aims to understand how older (im)migrants conceptualize health-seeking behavior and their encounters with healthcare.
• Utilized narrative inquiry to gather personal stories.
• Employed photovoice to encourage participants to share their healthcare experiences visually.
• Engaged the community to ensure relevance and representation in findings.
• Identified unique health-seeking behaviors among older (im)migrants.
• Revealed common barriers experienced in healthcare encounters.
• Highlighted the need for tailored training for health professionals in culturally sensitive communication.