Rural Hispanic Health Care Utilization

Utilization of physician health care services in Mexico by U.S. Hispanic border residents.

One of the most controversial topics in the U.S. is the issue of accessibility to health services by U.S. residents. This issue is most critical to U.S. Hispanic residents living along the U.S.-Mexico border who have been identified as having low health standards and low socio-economic conditions when compared to the rest of the state and the country. The availability of lower cost health servi...

Comparison of Mental Health Service Utilization by Asian Americans and Non-Hispanic Whites versus Their Cardiovascular Care Utilization

INTRODUCTION This study will determine whether racial/ethnic disparities persist in various psychiatric disorders among Asian Americans. METHODS Secondary analyses of data from the second largest public health system in the US (total N=22294) were performed. Chi-squared statistics were used to compare the race for mental health service utilization for five psychiatric diagnoses. Cardiovascula...

Hispanic Health Care International Author Guidelines.

Exploration of Health Care Concerns of Hispanic Women in a Rural Southeastern North Carolina Community

Background and Research Objective: Hispanics experience substantial barriers to health care and a disproportionate negative health status in rural southeastern North Carolina. The purpose of this study was to explore concerns regarding health care utilization among eight Hispanic women residing in this locality. Sample and Methods: The study utilized a qualitative research design drawing from s...

Educational and health services innovation to improve care for rural Hispanic communities in the US.

BACKGROUND Access to comprehensive and quality health care services is difficult for socioeconomically disadvantaged groups in rural regions. Barriers to health care for rural Latinos include lack of insurance, language barriers and cultural differences. For the Latino immigrant population in rural areas, barriers to access are compounded. HEALTH NEEDS OF RURAL AREAS THE CASE OF WALHALLA, SC:...