COVID-19 Imperils Access to Health and Human Services in El Paso, Texas and New York City: Perspectives from Hispanic Parents

Moya, Eva M.; Zamore, Carolina; Perez, Lourdes Maria; Tellez, Kelly; Avila, Alondra; Aragones, Abraham

doi:10.1007/s40615-021-01041-4

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“…The impact of COVID-19 was later integrated into the guide as the pandemic unfolded. Previous research found that the global pandemic brought significant barriers to HPV prevention among Hispanic communities (Moya et al, 2021).…”

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Hispanic Survivors and Caregivers of Human Papillomavirus–Associated Cancers: Lived Experiences in a U.S.–Mexico Border Community

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Although human papillomavirus (HPV)-associated cancers are preventable and treatable at early stages, health disparities in HPV-associated cancer outcomes continue to exist among Hispanic populations. Hispanics residing along the U.S.–Mexico border face barriers distinct from other geographically dispersed populations within the United States. The current research aimed to explore perspectives and lived experiences of survivors and caregivers of HPV-associated cancers in El Paso, Texas, to inform intervention development and health practices to increase preventive services among populations residing on the U.S.–Mexico border region. A mixed-method approach was employed using a semi-structured interview guide with Quality of Life (QOL) scales with ( N = 29) survivors and caregivers of HPV-associated cancers. Content analysis was used to extract themes and descriptive statistics were reported for quality of life. Five major themes were identified: (1) barriers to preventive services and treatment; (2) role of health care providers in diagnosis and care; (3) treatment challenges, support systems, and challenges associated with caregiving; and (4) HPV prevention and health recommendations from survivors and caregivers. Finally, given the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, an additional theme was explored on accessibility to health and human services. QOL scales suggested better overall physical health and spiritual well-being in survivors and fear of reoccurrence among caregivers and survivors. The current research highlights the role of health care providers and human service professionals in the promotion of health practices of at-risk populations by increasing health literacy among cancer patients and caregivers, and exploring experiences, challenges, and messages caregivers and survivors had regarding HPV prevention.

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Hispanic Survivors and Caregivers of Human Papillomavirus–Associated Cancers: Lived Experiences in a U.S.–Mexico Border Community

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“…The COVID-19 pandemic affected the world in multiple domains, including community health, 1 mental health, 2 , 3 and overall economic growth. 4 Many efforts during the pandemic have sought to improve reskilling and up-skilling job seekers.…”

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“… 8 , 9 Studies have reported a disproportionate incidence of COVID-19 infection, hospitalizations, and deaths among persons identifying as Hispanic or Latinx. 1 , 10 , 11 Latinx workers, particularly women, faced devastating job losses during the COVID-19 recession. 12 Independent of the COVID-19 pandemic, minority-majority and mainly Hispanic communities have diminished access to healthcare infrastructure 13 – 15 and lack access to or struggle with social determinants of health, including neighborhood conditions, working conditions, income, and education.…”

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Closing the digital divide: Developing a platform to conduct training, outreach, and education for employment skills

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El Paso, Texas, like many communities along the United States/Mexico border, suffers from a lack of access to many social determinants of health, especially in low-income neighborhoods. These long-standing problems have only been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso Health Education and Awareness Team (EP-HEAT) is an organization that was established with a focus on disseminating health information to the community. EP-HEAT received funding from Microsoft Corporation to facilitate technology education workshops for underserved populations. These workshops were held in English and Spanish and attempted to improve social determinants of health in the community which can be negatively exacerbated by a lack of digital inclusion. Community members who attended workshops completed a LinkedIn Learning Path, or both were offered an anonymous post-course survey with a mixed method questionnaire on how their knowledge of basic technology or job skills was improved by engaging with the provided workshops and learning paths. Overall, 80% of community members who participated in the workshops reported learning a new skill, and 91% of participants who started a LinkedIn Learning Path were able to finish. The workshops were well received by the community and highlighted the potential for these programs to enhance digital skills and upward workforce mobility.

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“…Empirical studies suggest that Hispanic individuals experience higher rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths (Gershengorn et al, 2021; Gross et al, 2020; Parolin & Lee, 2022). Disproportionate impacts of COVID-19 on Hispanic populations are exacerbating the preexisting socioeconomic vulnerabilities and health disparities (Cione et al, 2020; Moya et al, 2022).…”

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Environmental and Mobility Strategies During Early COVID-19: Insights From an Empirical Study Focusing on Park Visitations in El Paso, TX

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Objectives: We explored the importance of environmental and mobility strategies during early COVID-19 by age and ethnicity and investigated predictors of park visitations considering the COVID-19 impacts. Background: Parks are safe and accessible venues to stay active and reduce social isolation, which is especially important considering COVID-19 and the associated lockdowns. Methods: We analyzed online survey data from 683 residents (collected July 2020) of El Paso, TX, and objective measures of neighborhood park characteristics. Chi-square tests and mixed-effects logistic regression analyses were performed to examine the environmental/mobility strategies, personal and environmental factors, and park visitations, considering the COVID-19 impacts. Results: The percentage of those who visited (1+ times/week) parks or trails/paths in the neighborhood dropped from 41.7% to 19.5% since the start of COVID-19 ( OR = 0.015, p < .001). Before COVID-19, middle-aged and older adults were less likely to visit parks than younger adults, while this difference became insignificant during early COVID-19. Hispanic adults were more likely to visit parks than non-Hispanics both before and during early COVID-19. Positive environmental predictors of park visitations included park availability in the neighborhood, proximity to the closest park, seeing people being physically active in the neighborhood, and neighborhood aesthetics. Conclusions: Proximately located parks, trails, and paths well integrated into residential communities, and high aesthetic quality of the neighborhood are the potential features of pandemic-resilient communities and should be considered an important national priority to maintain and promote the health and well-being of the population, especially during pandemics like COVID-19.

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COVID-19 Imperils Access to Health and Human Services in El Paso, Texas and New York City: Perspectives from Hispanic Parents

Cited by 11 publications

References 14 publications

Hispanic Survivors and Caregivers of Human Papillomavirus–Associated Cancers: Lived Experiences in a U.S.–Mexico Border Community

Hispanic Survivors and Caregivers of Human Papillomavirus–Associated Cancers: Lived Experiences in a U.S.–Mexico Border Community

Closing the digital divide: Developing a platform to conduct training, outreach, and education for employment skills

Environmental and Mobility Strategies During Early COVID-19: Insights From an Empirical Study Focusing on Park Visitations in El Paso, TX

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