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<p>To identify distinct and shared health barriers, priorities, and desired information within minority communities by immigrant status. Health needs assessment surveys were conducted at three different health fairs in San Antonio from October 22, 2022 to January 14, 2023. Data was compared using descriptive statistics by immigration status. Among 59 US-born and 55 non-US-born respondents, nutrition and mental health were the highest health priorities. Time was a greater barrier among US-born respondents (<i>p</i> =.007) while lack of insurance was a greater barrier among non-US-born respondents (<i>p</i> =.008). Although the US-born group had higher rates of insurance (74%) compared to the non-US-born group (64%) (<i>p</i> =.019), both had similar rates of having a primary care provider. The US-born group had a higher number of emergency department (ED) visits (<i>p</i> =.030). There are multiple commonalities and differences among health needs in ethnically diverse communities in South Texas. Future health interventions targeted toward minority communities should consider nutrition and mental health while also addressing unique barriers. Multiple factors such as access to free clinics, personal safety, language, and health insurance status are integral to minority group health.</p>

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Distinctive and Shared Health Needs of Minority Communities by Immigrant Status

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  • 发表日期：

    2025年5月6日

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  • Erin An,
  • Damian Crow,
  • Nhat Minh Ho,
  • Leslie Omeire,
  • Charles Yang,
  • Jacob Luddington,
  • Jessica Jones,
  • Mathivarshini Sivachidambaram,
  • Robert Ferrer,
  • Robert Wood,
  • Jasmine Rodriguez,
  • Rosemary Williams,
  • Melanie Stone,
  • Fozia Ali,
  • Elena Jimenez Gutierrez

摘要

To identify distinct and shared health barriers, priorities, and desired information within minority communities by immigrant status. Health needs assessment surveys were conducted at three different health fairs in San Antonio from October 22, 2022 to January 14, 2023. Data was compared using descriptive statistics by immigration status. Among 59 US-born and 55 non-US-born respondents, nutrition and mental health were the highest health priorities. Time was a greater barrier among US-born respondents (p =.007) while lack of insurance was a greater barrier among non-US-born respondents (p =.008). Although the US-born group had higher rates of insurance (74%) compared to the non-US-born group (64%) (p =.019), both had similar rates of having a primary care provider. The US-born group had a higher number of emergency department (ED) visits (p =.030). There are multiple commonalities and differences among health needs in ethnically diverse communities in South Texas. Future health interventions targeted toward minority communities should consider nutrition and mental health while also addressing unique barriers. Multiple factors such as access to free clinics, personal safety, language, and health insurance status are integral to minority group health.