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María Gudelia Rangel Gómez1,2, Saúl Salazar2, Ana María López Jaramillo2
1El Colegio de la Frontera Norte, Tijuana, Mexico.
Frontiers in Public Health
|November 28, 2022
Summary
The Ventanillas de Salud (VDS) strategy and Mobile Health Units (MHU) improve healthcare access for Mexican immigrants in the US. These collaborative models positively impact the health of Hispanic communities facing healthcare disparities.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Health Disparities
- Migrant Health
Background:
- Mexican population in the US faces significant health inequalities.
- Vulnerable migrant groups experience disadvantages in healthcare access.
- Gaps in healthcare services disproportionately affect the Mexican community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To analyze the Ventanillas de Salud (VDS) strategy and Mobile Health Units (MHU) care model.
- To evaluate their impact on the health of the Mexican community in the US.
- To assess their potential for replication in addressing healthcare access issues.
Main Methods:
- Descriptive analysis of the VDS strategy.
- Analytical review of the MHU care model.
- Examination of collaborative initiatives and their outcomes.
Main Results:
- VDS and MHU are unique collaborative models.
- These models have demonstrated a positive impact on individual and community health.
- Successful in reaching Mexican and other Hispanic communities with limited healthcare access.
Conclusions:
- VDS and MHU are effective, replicable models for improving migrant health.
- Collaboration across sectors is key to reducing health disparities.
- These strategies enhance healthcare accessibility for underserved Hispanic populations.
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