Spotlight on Hispanic Health Equity: Resources & Discovery at Briscoe Library

Published On: September 23, 2026
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In recognition of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Briscoe Library is highlighting key resources, databases, and clinical literature addressing Hispanic and Latinx health. As a proud Hispanic-Serving Institution, UT Health San Antonio is committed to advancing health equity, understanding cultural determinants of care, and eliminating disparities across South Texas and beyond.

Whether you are designing community-engaged research, drafting systematic reviews, or seeking culturally tailored clinical interventions, our collections offer strong pathways to available literature:

  • Interdisciplinary Reach with HAPI: Explore the Hispanic American Periodicals Index (HAPI) for comprehensive indexing of journal articles, socioeconomic analyses, and cultural scholarship across Latin America, the Caribbean, and U.S. Latino communities.
  • Targeted Health Research Across Key Databases: Standard platforms like MEDLINE, CINAHL, and PsycINFO offer robust indexing filters—including controlled terms for Hispanic/Latinx populations—making it easy to locate targeted clinical studies.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Featured Research Highlights from Our Collections

  • Rehabilitation & Community Engagement: Discover models utilizing bilingual and bicultural navigators to engage Hispanic and Latinx communities in traumatic brain injury rehabilitation.
  • Chronic Disease & Preventative Screening: Access findings on ocular screening adherence among heritage groups within the Hispanic Community Health Study / Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).
  • Behavioral Health Interventions: Read about improvements in depressive symptoms among Hispanic and Latino adults receiving culturally tailored problem-solving and IMPACT interventions in community health centers.
  • Maternal & Child Health: Review evidence examining the impact of maternal–child home visits on pregnancy spacing for first-time Latina mothers.

Need help building a search strategy or exploring health equity literature in your specialty? Connect with your liaison librarian today for one-on-one consultations.

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