Socio-Structural Intersect With Post-COVID-19 Telehealth Utilization for Hispanic/Latino Groups in Colorado: A Mixed Methods Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

We evaluated telehealth utilization among Colorado Hispanics/Latinos during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods

A mixed methods design was used with urban and rural patients recruited through two Colorado Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) serving large Hispanic/Latino communities. Linguistically and culturally adapted Patient Attitudes Toward Telehealth (PATAT) surveys were collected electronically. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposeful sample of Spanish-speaking Hispanics/Latinos.

Results

Although the FQHCs serve a Hispanic/Latino population, only 40% of survey respondents (82/204) were Hispanic/Latinos, and they reported less telehealth utilization (p < .01). Trust in telehealth seemed driven by previous use, with no dif

SUBMITTER: Amura CR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11977929 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature