How do we conduct research?

It started by listening to our community!

The Health Equity Agenda collaborated with local researchers and community members to address health equity issues, engaging with diverse communities to understand their unique challenges and needs.

In Santa Clara County, comprehensive interviews were conducted with 13 key stakeholders and 258 individuals. These interviews were held in three languages: 10 in English, 11 in Spanish, and 3 in Vietnamese.

The findings are detailed in the Executive Summary of the 2023 research project, which informs the Health Equity Agenda’s metric tracking and identifies key areas of focus for improving health equity.

Download the Executive Summary to learn more about the insights and future directions of the Health Equity Agenda.

Who did we interview?

See below for a table summarizing the demographics of the interview participants.

Under-Resourced Zip Code

(Gilroy, Morgan Hill, ESJ, < $ 130,890)

69%

Minoritized Racially

(Racially and/or ethnically minoritized.)

86%

Household Income

(Income less than $ 130,890.)

70%

Minoritized Sexual Orientation

(To be added)

9%

Unemployed Individuals

(For more then 1 month in the last year.)

36%

Minoritized Gender

(To be added)

3%

Experienced Homelessness

(Experienced in the last year.)

17%

Speak More than English

(To be added)

66%

Older Age Individuals

(Older then the age of 65.)

24%

Born Outside of the U.S.

(To be added)

59%

Justice Involved

(Anytime justice was involved.)

27%

Disabled Individuals

(To be added)

30%