When assessing immigrant access to regional health care, which data collection method would best provide key information about the community?
A) Interviews with employees of the local health board
B) Informant interviews with local community members
C) Interview with a legislator or local politician
D) Interview with a public health official

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Informant interviews, which consist of directed talks with selected members of a community about community members or groups and events, are basic to effective data collection. Talking to key information providers is a critical part of the community assessment. Key information providers are not always people with a formal title or position but may often be people who have an informal role within the community, for example, a member of a minority group who is influential among other members of the group, a spiritual leader, or a parent who is active and vocal about the school health curriculum.

When Assessing Immigrant Access to Regional Health Care, Which Data