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A Culturally Sensitive And Intersectional Approach To Healthcare Among Latinx Communities, Gabriela Meza
A Culturally Sensitive And Intersectional Approach To Healthcare Among Latinx Communities, Gabriela Meza
Nursing | Senior Theses
Various factors, including immigration status, language barriers, age, and socioeconomic status, influence healthcare service utilization among the Latinx population. This study seeks to assess whether culturally sensitive care addressing intersectional factors enhances health access and outcomes in low-income Latinx communities (Purpose). The research proposes a longitudinal quasi-experimental study involving 400 Latinx participants aged 18 and above in low-income urban Los Angeles neighborhoods. A control group of 200 participants and an intervention group of 200 will be established, with the latter receiving culturally sensitive interventions when seeking care during the study. A pre-study survey will collect demographic information, health history, healthcare …