Latinos are the U.S. population most likely to skip health care due to cost. But there's some good news. Latinos are also more likely to be open to new ways of accessing care, like engaging with the health system through new tools, venues and ways, if it costs less and the technology is available, according to a new report by PwC Health Research Institute. Latinos are the leading edge of the new health economy, where consumers choose care according to their wants, needs and wallet. In 10 areas, according to the report, Latinos are more likely to: Be satisfied with the care at a retail clinic.
Use alternative venues, such as retail clinics, for care.
Have communicated with a clinician via email or other digital means.
Be open to new ways to access care, from using ...
Several barriers affect Latinos when it comes to accessing quality health care. Finances, communication, and transportation are three of the most prevalent issues. In North Carolina, these issues, especially communication, are especially acute. Latinos who do not speak English often have to pay extra in rural areas of North Carolina to have a translator with them at their doctor’ “Probably one of the biggest problems [at the Greater Hickory Cooperative Christian Ministry (GHCCM)] is communication,” said Sue Troutman, a registered nurse at GHCCM. “If they don’t speak good English, they miss things. Sometimes they don’t know what’s available and that’s partially to the translation barrier.” Even when translators are on staff, the possibility exists that something is ...
Hispanic children who participated in a unique weight-maintenance pilot intervention were more likely to adopt healthy lifestyles, resulting in healthier weights, than children who didn’t participate, according to a UT Health San Antonio study in the June 2015 issue of the journal Childhood Obesity. The pilot study, which paved the way for a new $2.9 million grant to test the intervention on a larger scale through 2019, was implemented with parent-child pairs in a rural clinic in New Braunfels, Texas. Children who participated were Hispanic, ages 5-14, and obese/overweight. “Comprehensive behavioral programs have been shown to help these children improve their weight status. However, more efficient interventions that can be done in primary care clinics must be developed for ...
