Hispanics and the Public Health System in the United States — Presentation Detail — Celebration of Scholars

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Abstracts must include a title and a description of the research, scholarship, or creative work. The description should be 150-225 words in length and constructed in a format or style appropriate for the presenter’s discipline.

The following points should be addressed within the selected format or style for the abstract:

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More information is available at carthage.edu/celebration-scholars/. The following are members of the Research, Scholarship, and Creativity Committee who are eager to listen to ideas and answer questions:

Jun Wang
Kim Instenes
John Kirk
Nora Nickels
Andrew Pustina
James Ripley

Hispanics and the Public Health System in the United States

Name: Nancy Retana
Major: Biology and Spanish
Hometown: Kenosha
Faculty Sponsor:
Other Sponsors:
Type of research: Senior thesis
Funding: n/a

Abstract

Throughout the years, immigration to the country has increased, and it has been difficult to formulate a health care system to adequately reach minority groups. Ethnic minority groups often suffer from health inequalities due to several factors. Among those under-represented minority groups, the Hispanic population is one that is increasing at a rapid rate. It can be difficult for the public health care to meet the needs of this minority population, which is evident in the inequality of health care access. Due to their low socioeconomic status, limited knowledge of the available resources, and lack of cultural competency are factors affecting equal access to public health care for Hispanics.

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