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Applying geo-spatial analysis in community needs assessment: Implications for planning and prioritizing based on data

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  • Baig, Kamran
  • Shaw-Ridley, Mary
  • Munoz, Oscar J.

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Colonias are sub standardized and unincorporated areas located along the US-Mexico border, with severely lacking infrastructure. Residents have poor health and limited availability, accessibility and/or utilization of healthcare services in the region.

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  • Baig, Kamran & Shaw-Ridley, Mary & Munoz, Oscar J., 2016. "Applying geo-spatial analysis in community needs assessment: Implications for planning and prioritizing based on data," Evaluation and Program Planning, Elsevier, vol. 58(C), pages 42-48.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:epplan:v:58:y:2016:i:c:p:42-48
    DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2016.05.007
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    1. Mier, Nelda & Ory, Marcia G. & Zhan, Dongling & Conkling, Martha & Sharkey, Joseph R. & Burdine, James N., 2008. "Health-related quality of life among Mexican Americans living in colonias at the Texas-Mexico border," Social Science & Medicine, Elsevier, vol. 66(8), pages 1760-1771, April.
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