Hispanics/Latinos Nationwide: Where they are in the South?

1. Hispanics/Latinos Nationwide: Where they are in the South? Source: Hispanic Business Magazine- “ The U.S. Hispanic Economy in Transition: Facts, Figures and Trends- 2005 Edition "

2. Profiles of All Workers in SC

3. Origin of the Hispanic Population in South Carolina

4. Familismo Extended Network Extended Responsibilities Respect High on Priority List Authority Figures Social Interactions Physical Distance Conversation Reputation Criticism Gender Roles Machismo Marianismo Cultural Traits

5. Religion Personal Devotion & Prayer Religious Affiliations Time Orientation Adopted US standards Present Situation: a priority No Disrespect Names, Dates, Numbers Last Names and Aliases Day/Month/Year Metric System Holidays Religious Personal Patriotic Cultural Traits

6. Language • Spanish is the second most common language spoken in the U.S. after English. United States is the fifth largest Spanish-speaking country in the World. In New Mexico, both English and Spanish are official languages. • Spanish is the dominant language of the Hispanic/Latino adult population. More than a quarter of the foreign-born population speaks some English. The language profile is very different among native-born Latinos. Nearly half of the second generation only speaks English and the other half is almost bilingual. Virtually all Latinos whose parents were born in the U.S. speak English and almost none are Spanish dominant. • Less than half of Spanish-speaking Hispanics are provided with interpretation services. Lack of culturally sensitive services further enhances the barriers that exist to accessing and navigating successfully through the health care system.

7. Executive Order 13166: Issued by the President on August 11, 2000, requires federal agencies to: (1) develop guidance for recipients of Federal funds on their obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act to provide language assistance, and (2) develop a plan for improving access to and participation in Federally-conducted programs and activities for individuals with limited English proficiency (LEP). Culturally & Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS): A collective set of mandates, guidelines and recommendations issued by HHS Office of Minority Health intended to inform, guide and facilitate required and recommended practices related to culturally and linguistically health services. Language

8. United States Individualistic Future & goal oriented Time is money, punctual, specific - to the point Proximity- personal space Uses & expects eye contact Hispanic/Latino Group/Team oriented Focus on present Deference, warm, friendly Displays of affection, closeness Sometimes avoids eye contact (sign of respect) Significant Cultural Differences

9. Health and Access to Health Care • Hispanics are more likely to suffer from some chronic health conditions when compared to non-Hispanic Whites. • They are less likely to receive regular, continuous care to combat their serious health conditions. • Many Hispanic families do not have a regular doctor for medical care and rely heavily on emergency hospital care or public clinics. • Many do not practice preventative care and are less likely to participate in programs such as cancer screening and smoking cessation. • 34% - national percentage of uninsured Hispanic/Latinos. (nearly 24% of Hispanic children are uninsured)