Looking Beyond “Affordable” Health Care: Cultural Understanding and Sensitivity—Necessities in Addressing the Health Care Disparities of the U.S. Hispanic Population
2010; Taylor & Francis; Volume: 27; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1080/07359683.2010.519990
ISSN1545-0864
AutoresMary K. Askim-Lovseth, Adriana Aldana,
Tópico(s)Primary Care and Health Outcomes
ResumoHealth disparities are pervasive in the United States; but among Hispanics, access to health care is encumbered by poverty, lack of insurance, legal status, and racial or minority status. Research has identified certain aspects of Hispanic culture, values, and traditions contributing to the nature of the Hispanic patient-doctor relationship and the quality of the health care service. Current educational efforts by nonprofit organizations, government, health professionals, and pharmaceutical manufacturers fail to address the needs for accessible and appropriately culture-sensitive information when approaching the diverse Hispanic community. Understanding Hispanics' consumptive practices and expectations surrounding medications is critical to the success of many treatment regimens. Recommendations are presented to address this health care issue.
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