Date of Presentation
5-2-2024 12:00 AM
College
Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Poster Abstract
• According to the NJ State Department of Health, Atlantic County has higher rates of smoking, respiratory disease, hypercholesterolemia, as well as death rates due to coronary heart disease, HIV, and all cancers compared to the NJ state average1,2.
• With over 20% of Atlantic County's population identifying as Hispanic, Spanish speakers encounter greater obstacles compared to their English-speaking counterparts in accessing healthcare services and improving health outcomes1,2 .
• Existing research indicates that various factors, including health insurance coverage, proximity to healthcare facilities, transportation options, health literacy levels, and trust in the medical profession, significantly influence access to healthcare services5,6 .
• It is crucial that healthcare initiatives understand barriers to accessing healthcare for Spanish speakers to ensure effective communication, improved health outcomes, and enhanced patient satisfaction.
Keywords
New Jersey, Health Inequities, Communication Barriers, Language Barrier, Health Services Accessibility, Health Status, Patient Satisfaction
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Family Medicine | Health and Medical Administration | Health Services Administration | Medical Humanities | Medicine and Health | Medicine and Health Sciences | Preventive Medicine | Primary Care | Psychiatric and Mental Health
Document Type
Poster
Included in
Community Health and Preventive Medicine Commons, Family Medicine Commons, Health and Medical Administration Commons, Health Services Administration Commons, Medical Humanities Commons, Medicine and Health Commons, Preventive Medicine Commons, Primary Care Commons, Psychiatric and Mental Health Commons
Barriers to Healthcare Access Between English and Spanish Speakers in an Underserved Population
• According to the NJ State Department of Health, Atlantic County has higher rates of smoking, respiratory disease, hypercholesterolemia, as well as death rates due to coronary heart disease, HIV, and all cancers compared to the NJ state average1,2.
• With over 20% of Atlantic County's population identifying as Hispanic, Spanish speakers encounter greater obstacles compared to their English-speaking counterparts in accessing healthcare services and improving health outcomes1,2 .
• Existing research indicates that various factors, including health insurance coverage, proximity to healthcare facilities, transportation options, health literacy levels, and trust in the medical profession, significantly influence access to healthcare services5,6 .
• It is crucial that healthcare initiatives understand barriers to accessing healthcare for Spanish speakers to ensure effective communication, improved health outcomes, and enhanced patient satisfaction.