Utilization of Traditional and Non-traditional Sources of Health Care Among Hispanics.

Van Oss Marin, Barbara; And Others

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Publication Date: 1983-Mar

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Utilization of Traditional and Non-traditional Sources of Health Care Among Hispanics.

Van Oss Marin, Barbara; And Others

Hispanic Journal of Behavioral Sciences, v5 n1 p65-80 Mar 1983

One hundred low-income Hispanics were interviewed regarding patterns of health-care utilization and perceptions of underutilization of health services by members of their community. Responses showed utilization rates of folk providers were minimal and financial difficulties was the most significant reason given for never having visited private physicians or dentists. (NQA)

Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Folk Culture, Health Services, Hispanic Americans, Low Income Groups, Socioeconomic Influences, Use Studies

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