Research Study2019

UniMovil: MHC Providing Primary Care to Colonias Rio Grande Valley TX

Manusov, Eron G.; Diego, Vincent P.; Smith, Jacob; Garza, Jesús R. 2nd; Lowdermilk, John; Blangero, John; Williams-Blangero, Sarah; Fernandez, Francisco

Primary Care
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Authors
Manusov, Eron G.; Diego, Vincent P.; Smith, Jacob; Garza, Jesús R. 2nd; Lowdermilk, John; Blangero, John; Williams-Blangero, Sarah; Fernandez, Francisco
Journal
Frontiers in Public Health
Year
2019
Study design
Cross-Sectional
Setting
Rural
Population
Low-Income/Uninsured
Outcome domain
Clinical Outcomes
Type of organization
Academic

Abstract

Background: We describe a mobile unit (UniMóvil) designed to improve poor healthcare access delivery to residents in two South Texas underserved Colonias. The interprofessional team measured seven clinical outcomes and assessed health-related quality of life. Results include a high prevalence of obesity (55.5%), hypertension (39%), diabetes (32.5%), and depression (19%), gender differences, and inter-Colonia differences. Depression predicted all 11 domains of the health-related quality of life. Conclusion: The prevalence of diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and depression remains epidemic. Mobile clinics increase access and address highly prevalent illnesses in the Colonias. The data collected can be used to address chronic disease and quality of life, focus care, and direct research in high-need underserved areas.

Cite this study:Manusov, Eron G.; Diego, Vincent P.; Smith, Jacob; Garza, Jesús R. 2nd; Lowdermilk, John; Blangero, John; Williams-Blangero, Sarah; Fernandez, Francisco (2019). UniMovil: MHC Providing Primary Care to Colonias Rio Grande Valley TX. Frontiers in Public Health. https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2019.00215
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