Latin American Social Policy

RAND's research on social policy in Latin America is dedicated to improving the well-being of the Latin American population and conducts objective, independent research on topics relevant to Latin Americans living and working at home and in the United States.

Publications

• Rapid Mixed-Methods Assessment of COVID-19 Impact on Latinx Sexual Minority Men and Latinx Transgender Women 2021

  Sarah MacCarthy, Max Izenberg, Joanna Barreras, Ronald A. Brooks, Ana Gonzalez, Sebastian Linnemayr

  A rapid, mixed-methods assessment to understand how COVID-19 affected Latinx sexual minority men (LSMM) and transgender women (LTGW).

• Longitudinal Assessment of Changes in Mental and Sexual Health Outcomes Due to COVID-19 Among Latinx SMM and TGW 2021

  Sebastian Linnemayr, Joanna Barreras, Max Izenberg, Ronald A. Brooks, Ana Gonzalez, Sarah MacCarthy

  This study provides longitudinal information on how COVID-19 is impacting the mental and sexual health of Latinx SMM and TGW across Los Angeles County.

• Racial and Ethnic Differences in Outcomes in Older Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke 2020

  Feng Qian, Gregg C. Fonarow, Eric E. Smith, Ying Xian, Wenqin Pan, Edward L. Hannan, Benjamin A. Shaw, Laurent G. Glance, Eric D. Peterson, Zubin J. Eapen, et al.

  Long-term outcomes of acute ischemic stroke vary by race/ethnicity among older patients with AIS.

• Do Income Supplemental Programs for Older Adults' Help Reduce Primary Caregiver Burden? Evidence from Mexico 2020

  Emma Aguila, Mariana López-Ortega, Sean Angst

  This article analyzes the effects of a supplemental income program for older adults on primary caregiver burden, in Yucatan, Mexico.

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