ERIC Number: EJ1069140
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2015-Aug
Pages: 9
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ISSN: ISSN-1059-8405
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Differences in Access to Care among Students Using School-Based Health Centers
Parasuraman, Sarika Rane; Shi, Leiyu
Journal of School Nursing, v31 n4 p291-299 Aug 2015
Health care reform has changed the landscape for the nation's health safety net, and school-based health centers (SBHCs) remain an important part of this system. However, few large-scale studies have been conducted to assess their impact on access to care. This study investigated differences in access among a nationally representative sample of adolescent SBHC users. An analysis using multivariate logistic regression examined the association between student characteristics and access to care. We found no differences based on race/ethnicity or insurance status among adolescent SBHC users; however, we did observe significant differences with regard to unmet health needs. School nurses serve as invaluable frontline staff who can facilitate equitable access to care, provide high-quality primary care, coordinate care for students with community health services, and advocate for policy and funding support of SBHCs as a critical part of the safety net for underserved adolescents.
Descriptors: Access to Health Care, School Health Services, Health Facilities, Differences, Adolescents, Multivariate Analysis, Regression (Statistics), Student Characteristics, Race, Health Insurance, Health Needs, School Nurses, National Surveys, Middle School Students, High School Students
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Junior High Schools; High Schools
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Language: English
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