How Do Low-Income Urban African Americans and Latinos Feel about Telemedicine? A Diffusion of Innovation Analysis

Sheba George, Alison Brown, Richard S. Baker · 2012 · International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications

Summary. Low-income African American and Latino urban residents view telemedicine as improving access to specialists and reducing wait times. However, African Americans express greater concerns about privacy and the lack of in-person contact, likely due to historical medical mistrust, while Latino immigrants show more openness. Successful telemedicine adoption requires tailored strategies that address these distinct community perspectives.

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George, S., Brown, A., & Baker, R. S.. (2012). How Do Low-Income Urban African Americans and Latinos Feel about Telemedicine? A Diffusion of Innovation Analysis. International Journal of Telemedicine and Applications. https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/715194

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DOI: 10.1155/2012/715194
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: rural-healthcare, innovation-theory, general-innovation
Added: 2026-04-28