SMJ articles in the category "Latino(s)"

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Healthcare Provider Perceptions of the Use of Medical Interpretation in Primary Care

Objectives: Sixty-three percent of Latinos/as/x in Alabama, speak English “not well” or “not at all.” Effective provider–patient communication is the foundation of successful clinical interactions. Medical interpretation is important to the healthcare provision for patients with limited English proficiency (LEP). We examined Alabama providers’ perceptions of working with medical interpreters…

Posted in: Latino(s) 3 US South 3

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Geographic Access to Primary Healthcare Services among Latinos/as/x in Western Alabama

Objectives: Alabama’s Latino/a/x population grew 278% from 2000 to 2018. Tuscaloosa County, located in the largely rural region of western Alabama, also experienced a significant influx of Latino/as/x during this time frame. Geographic healthcare access (GHA) to primary care and hospitals is crucial for immigrant Latino/as/x to care for their…

Posted in: GIS 3 Latino(s) 3 US South 3

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Exploring Knowledge, Beliefs, and Attitudes about Teen Pregnancy among Latino Parents in Arkansas

Objectives: Arkansas has the highest incidence of teen pregnancy in 15- to 19-year-olds in the United States, and Latinas remain one of the cultural groups that are most at risk of becoming adolescent mothers. Teen mothers and their children are more likely to face poor socioeconomic conditions and negative health…

Posted in: Arkansas 2 Latino(s) 3 sexual health 2
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