AOA-OMED Research Posters 2024-OMED24-POSTERS

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Gayathri Rothode's presentation examines health disparities among Haitian patients at VCOM clinics in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The study analyzes over 88,400 electronic case reports from October 2022 to October 2023. It reveals significant differences in healthcare utilization between Dominican and Haitian patients. Haitians often seek curative care, with high HIV prevalence, while Dominicans focus on preventative care. Key issues include stigma, lack of resources, and social determinants like housing, clean water, and food insecurity. The findings underscore the need for improved health education, HIV prevention efforts, and better living conditions for Haitian migrants.

Keywords

health disparities

Haitian patients

HIV prevalence

social determinants

VCOM clinics