SMJ articles in the category "US South"

Original Article

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

Original Article

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

Expired CME Article

Minorities, the Poor, and Survivors of Abuse: HIV-Infected Patients in the US Deep South

Background: The HIV/AIDS epidemic in the U.S. South is undergoing a marked shift toward a greater proportion of new HIV/AIDS cases in women, African-Americans, and through heterosexual transmission. Methods: Using consecutive sampling, 611 participants were interviewed from eight Infectious Diseases clinics in five southeastern states in 2001 to 2002. Results:…

Posted in: Depression 22 epidemiology 36 HIV/AIDS 3 substance use 6 trauma 24 US South 3
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