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Background <p>Few studies have examined health disparities between Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing homelessness. Nearly half the population in that State identifies as Hispanic/Latino. As homelessness is increasing nationally, we sought to examine how the Hispanic/Latino is represented among people experiencing homelessness in new Mexico, where homelessness is also increasing.</p> Methods <p>This study analyzed data from the 11-county survey in New Mexico of people experiencing homelessness, examining demographic characteristics, disease prevalence, and healthcare access between Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing homelessness. Adults (≥ 18&#xa0;years) self-reported demographic, living, and health information. Comparisons used descriptive statistics, proportions with 95% confidence intervals, and prevalence ratios (PRs).</p> Results <p>Of 525 interviews, 510 participants (97.1%) reported race/ethnicity and were analyzed. Among these, 193 (37.8%) self-identified as Hispanic/Latino, 342 (67.3%) were male, with median age 43&#xa0;years (Interquartile Range (IQR) 34–54). Hispanic/Latino participants were significantly younger than non-Hispanic/Latino participants (median age 41 vs 51&#xa0;years; p &lt; 0.001) and had lower educational attainment (41% vs. 25% did not finish high school). Liver disease was more prevalent among Hispanic/Latino participants (PR = 1.39; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.0, 1.96). Mental health problems showed no significant differences between groups. Substance use patterns differed: Hispanic/Latino participants reported lower alcohol use (3%), but higher stimulant (27%) and opioid use (32%) compared to White non-Hispanic/Latino participants (4%, 19%, 11%, respectively).</p> Conclusions <p>Significant age, health, and substance use disparities exist among Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing homelessness in New Mexico, highlighting the need for targeted, culturally responsive interventions and further research into healthcare barriers for this vulnerable population.</p>

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Demographic and Health Characteristics in Hispanic versus non-Hispanic Groups Experiencing Homelessness in New Mexico

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  • 发表日期：

    2026年3月3日

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  • Anabell Duran,
  • Alejandro Aragon,
  • Christina Phillips,
  • Kimberly Page,
  • Jess Anderson,
  • John Torres,
  • Andres Reyes,
  • Tristin Garcia,
  • Evangelina Moralez-Norris,
  • Ben Chase,
  • Abigail Unruh,
  • Fletcher Herring,
  • Lina Tarhuni,
  • Sara Doorley,
  • Lindsay Fox,
  • Carrie Hicks,
  • Nolan Debring,
  • Morgan Stein,
  • Lauren Anderson,
  • Emily Zwierzchowski,
  • Meggie Woods,
  • Jenna Norton

摘要

Background

Few studies have examined health disparities between Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing homelessness. Nearly half the population in that State identifies as Hispanic/Latino. As homelessness is increasing nationally, we sought to examine how the Hispanic/Latino is represented among people experiencing homelessness in new Mexico, where homelessness is also increasing.

Methods

This study analyzed data from the 11-county survey in New Mexico of people experiencing homelessness, examining demographic characteristics, disease prevalence, and healthcare access between Hispanic/Latino and non-Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing homelessness. Adults (≥ 18 years) self-reported demographic, living, and health information. Comparisons used descriptive statistics, proportions with 95% confidence intervals, and prevalence ratios (PRs).

Results

Of 525 interviews, 510 participants (97.1%) reported race/ethnicity and were analyzed. Among these, 193 (37.8%) self-identified as Hispanic/Latino, 342 (67.3%) were male, with median age 43 years (Interquartile Range (IQR) 34–54). Hispanic/Latino participants were significantly younger than non-Hispanic/Latino participants (median age 41 vs 51 years; p < 0.001) and had lower educational attainment (41% vs. 25% did not finish high school). Liver disease was more prevalent among Hispanic/Latino participants (PR = 1.39; 95% Confidence Interval (CI) 1.0, 1.96). Mental health problems showed no significant differences between groups. Substance use patterns differed: Hispanic/Latino participants reported lower alcohol use (3%), but higher stimulant (27%) and opioid use (32%) compared to White non-Hispanic/Latino participants (4%, 19%, 11%, respectively).

Conclusions

Significant age, health, and substance use disparities exist among Hispanic/Latino individuals experiencing homelessness in New Mexico, highlighting the need for targeted, culturally responsive interventions and further research into healthcare barriers for this vulnerable population.