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Documenting Latino Representation In The US Health Workforce
Indira Ghandi Islas1, Erin Brantley2, Maria Portela Martinez3
1Indira Ghandi Islas (islas_indira@gwmail.gwu.edu), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute, Washington, D.C.
Health Affairs (Project Hope)
|July 5, 2023
Summary
Latino representation in the health workforce varies by subpopulation and education level. Mexican Americans are underrepresented in advanced degree roles, while all Latino groups are overrepresented in lower-education occupations.
Area of Science:
- Health Workforce Diversity
- Health Equity Research
- Sociology of Health
Background:
- Understanding the representation of diverse populations within the health workforce is crucial for addressing health disparities.
- Previous research indicates underrepresentation of certain minority groups in healthcare professions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the representation of the four largest Latino subpopulation groups in the health workforce against their general US workforce representation.
- To identify specific areas of underrepresentation and overrepresentation within the health sector for Latino subgroups.
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 2016-2020 data comparing Latino subgroup representation in the US health workforce versus the overall US workforce.
- Categorization of health professions based on required educational attainment (advanced degrees vs. less than a bachelor's degree).
Main Results:
- Mexican Americans were found to be the most underrepresented Latino subgroup in health professions requiring advanced degrees.
- All analyzed Latino subgroups were overrepresented in health occupations that require less than a bachelor's degree.
- Overall Latino representation among recent health professions graduates shows a positive increasing trend over time.
Conclusions:
- Significant disparities exist in Latino representation across different levels of the health workforce.
- Targeted interventions may be needed to improve Mexican American representation in advanced health professions.
- The increasing trend in recent graduates suggests potential for future improvements in Latino health workforce diversity.
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