Assessing Health Concerns and Barriers in a Heterogenous Latino Community
Author: Martinez, I.
Date Published: 2006
n collaboration with community partners, five focus groups were conducted among Latino adults from 10 countries and health service providers. Priorities across groups included chronic diseases, HIV/AIDS and STDs, mental health, and the need for ancillary services. This formative research illustrates the complexity and interrelatedness of health priorities and barriers created by social issues such as employment, legal status, and related stressors.
Date Published: 2006
n collaboration with community partners, five focus groups were conducted among Latino adults from 10 countries and health service providers. Priorities across groups included chronic diseases, HIV/AIDS and STDs, mental health, and the need for ancillary services. This formative research illustrates the complexity and interrelatedness of health priorities and barriers created by social issues such as employment, legal status, and related stressors.
