What Critical Resources do Hispanic Women of Childbearing Age in Utah need to Promote Adequate Health Care Practices?

Authors

Teresa Paredes, Brigham Young University
Dr. Ana Birkhead, Brigham Young University

Keywords

Hispanic women, childbearing age, Utah, health care practices

College

Nursing

Abstract

The health care practices of Hispanic childbearing age women in Utah affect the overall health care system in Utah. We believe immigrant Hispanic women lack resources (i.e. education, cultural, transportation) to take care of their health and their families. My mentor and I believe the lack of these resources influence Hispanic women’s health status and access to adequate health care. It is crucial for immigrant Hispanic women in Utah to obtain culturally sensitive resources in their communities that will help them learn how to care for their own health and the well-being of their families.

Recommended Citation

Paredes, Teresa and Birkhead, Dr. Ana (2013) "What Critical Resources do Hispanic Women of Childbearing Age in Utah need to Promote Adequate Health Care Practices?," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 1646.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/1646