Use of a Health Fair to Promote Health Equity of the Hispanic Community in Metro Detroit
Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: This study analyzes the demographics, general health characteristics, and barriers to healthcare of the Metro Detroit Hispanic community through a health fair survey. Data was collected using a descriptive, 25-question self-reported survey in English and Spanish administered to 19 health fair attendees. Of total respondents, 92% identified as Hispanic and 76% Spanish-speaking. Descriptive analysis was conducted on several variables, including prevalence of medical conditions, health behaviors, and barriers to care. Participants reported a high prevalence of serious chronic conditions including diabetes (29%) and hypertension (29%). Significant barriers included a lack of medical insurance (72%), no primary care physician (67%), and language (24%). Other notable barriers were medication and food insecurity (50% and 67%, respectively). Our findings illustrate the power of a health fair in reaching a local, underserved Hispanic population, and underscore the need for targeted efforts in improving Hispanic health equity and access in Metro Detroit.
DOI: 10.59867/nhma0403
Authors: John Gallagher, Nevil Khurana, Deni Peterson, Jose Lopez, Rafael Ramos, Joel Appel
Language: English
Subfield: Health
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: hybrid
OpenAlex ID: W4403939510