HISPANIC BARRIERS IN THE HEALTH FIELD IN THE PHOENIX METROPOLITAN AREA
Description
This study identifies and examines healthcare barriers experienced by the Hispanic1 population in Phoenix, Arizona. A cross-sectional survey was used to explore these barriers for 123 members of the community, and the findings reveal that the main impediments to healthcare faced by the Hispanic population are structured by their language, immigration status, education level, and access to health insurance. The results of the survey were then analyzed to explore possible mechanisms of the origin or intensification of the barriers, as well as potential solutions such as educating future providers to be culturally competent, usage of integrated medical settings, and the advertisement and extension of Promotoras to the community.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2019-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Musch, Cristina Lizbeth
- Thesis director: Rosales, Jesus
- Committee member: Estevez, Dulce
- Contributor (ctb): Sanford School of Social and Family Dynamics
- Contributor (ctb): School of International Letters and Cultures
- Contributor (ctb): School of Molecular Sciences
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College