Event Title
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Presentation Type
Presentation
Location
Online
Start Date
6-5-2020 12:00 AM
Disciplines
Health Policy | Latin American Studies | Public Health Education and Promotion
Keywords
Public Health, Spanish, Costa Rica, Global
Abstract
Costa Rica, a Spanish-speaking country is ranked 36th by the WHO , in healthcare efficacy. The US, with its growing Spanish-speaking population, is ranked 37th. A major healthcare efficacy determinant is interactive responsiveness of the population and the healthcare system. Patient-provider language competency is a contributing factor to health literacy competency. We hypothesize differences between health literacy competency are dependent upon language competency and cultural impact. The overall goal of this project is to initiate discussion on and study of a topic that has increasingly become relevant. According to the U.S. census, the U.S. will have the largest Spanish-speaking population after Mexico by 2060. With over 40 million Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States, it is essential to address this growing population and its needs. Specifically, regarding health care, we aim to draw attention toward providing equitable care to all residents of the United States. We studied the health literacy of Costa Ricans and our objective was to draw insight into the native language speaking environment and practices translated to increased health literacy.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, adjustments have been made to the research protocol and represent an interesting take of health with the impact of a global pandemic. This circumstance has postponed the American phase of the study, however, information was collected through anonymous patient surveys at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Clínica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Overall, we highlight the cultural and environmental factors that can contribute to health literacy that can be translated across various populations to access policy and procedures relating to their unique needs.
Project Origin
Theory to Practice Grant
Faculty Mentor
Eva Paris-Huesca
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Costa Rica, a Spanish-speaking country is ranked 36th by the WHO , in healthcare efficacy. The US, with its growing Spanish-speaking population, is ranked 37th. A major healthcare efficacy determinant is interactive responsiveness of the population and the healthcare system. Patient-provider language competency is a contributing factor to health literacy competency. We hypothesize differences between health literacy competency are dependent upon language competency and cultural impact. The overall goal of this project is to initiate discussion on and study of a topic that has increasingly become relevant. According to the U.S. census, the U.S. will have the largest Spanish-speaking population after Mexico by 2060. With over 40 million Spanish-speaking individuals in the United States, it is essential to address this growing population and its needs. Specifically, regarding health care, we aim to draw attention toward providing equitable care to all residents of the United States. We studied the health literacy of Costa Ricans and our objective was to draw insight into the native language speaking environment and practices translated to increased health literacy.
Due to the coronavirus outbreak, adjustments have been made to the research protocol and represent an interesting take of health with the impact of a global pandemic. This circumstance has postponed the American phase of the study, however, information was collected through anonymous patient surveys at Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) Clínica in San Jose, Costa Rica. Overall, we highlight the cultural and environmental factors that can contribute to health literacy that can be translated across various populations to access policy and procedures relating to their unique needs.