Name
Enhancing Care Through Culturally Sensitive Interventions for Hispanic/Bilingual Patients Along the Texas-Mexico Border
Description

Hispanics became the largest racial and ethnic minority in the United States, yet they continue to face significant barriers to healthcare, including limited access, language difficulties, and stigma around mental health treatment. Integrated Behavioral Healthcare (IBH) effectively addresses both mental health issues and chronic conditions, but there is still a lack of culturally responsive care. This presentation will highlight interventions to improve inclusivity for Hispanic/Latinx patients. Providers will learn culturally adapted strategies and tools to deliver more equitable and effective care in integrated healthcare settings.

Speakers
JoAnna Garza MSW, LCSW, Lead Behavioral Health Consultant, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV), School of Medicine, Oakland, MD
Samantha Nicole Solis M.Ed., LPC-A, Behavioral Health Consultant Fellow, UTRGV School of Medicine, Edinburg, TX
Co-Authors
Monica Perez, PhD, Research Associate II, UTRGV School of Medicine, Edinburg, TX
Monica.perez@utrgv.edu
Content Level
Intermediate
Tags
Cultural Safety and Humility, Primary Care Behavioral Health Model, Underserved populations such as LGBTQ+
Session Type
Poster
SIG or Committee
Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH)
Objective 1
Identify the increase in awareness of cultural barriers and health disparities among the Hispanic population.
Objective 2
List evidence-based, culturally sensitive interventions
Objective 3
Discuss the benefits of enhancing culturally competent skills for behavioral clinicians
Content Reference 1

Flynn, A., Gonzalez, V., Mata, M., Salinas, L. A., & Atkins, A. (2020). Integrated care improves mental health in a medically underserved U.S.-Mexico border population. Families, Systems, & Health, 38(2), 105–115. https://doi.org/10.1037/fsh0000490

Content Reference 2

Lauwers, E. D., Vandecasteele, R., McMahon, M., De Maesschalck, S., & Willems, S. (2024). The patient perspective on diversity-sensitive care: A systematic review. International Journal for Equity in Health, 23(1). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-024-02189-1

Content Reference 3

McGregor, B., Belton, A., Henry, T. L., Wrenn, G., & Holden, K. B. (2019). Improving behavioral health equity through cultural competence training of health care providers. Ethnicity & Disease, 29(2), 359–364. https://doi.org/10.18865/ed.29.s2.359

Content Reference 4

O’Loughlin, K., Donovan, E. K., Radcliff, Z., Ryan, M., & Rybarczyk, B. (2019). Using integrated behavioral healthcare to address behavioral health disparities in underserved populations. Translational Issues in Psychological Science, 5(4), 374–389. https://doi.org/10.1037/tps0000213

Content Reference 5

Rosas, C. E., Talavera, G. A., Roesch, S. C., Mendez-Rodriguez, H., Muñoz, F., Castañeda, S. F., Mendoza, P. M., & Gallo, L. C. (2024). Randomized trial of an integrated care intervention among Latino adults: Sustained effects on diabetes management. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 14(5), 310–318. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibae001