Title |
Barriers to Mental Health Care for Urban, Lower Income Families Referred from Pediatric Primary Care
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Published in |
Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research, November 2011
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DOI | 10.1007/s10488-011-0389-1 |
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Authors |
Justine Larson, Susan dosReis, Miriam Stewart, Rochelle Kushner, Emily Frosch, Barry Solomon |
Abstract |
The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of parent-reported barriers on the likelihood of attending a mental health evaluation after referral from pediatric primary care. As the part of procedure, parents of children (N = 55) referred for mental health from primary care completed a 23-item questionnaire (three subscales; Cronbach alpha > 0.7): intangible barriers, tangible barriers, and child functioning. Logistic regression examined associations between responses and referral follow-through. The results showed that the high levels of intangible barriers were associated with decreased odds of attending the mental health evaluation (OR = 0.20, 0.06-0.83; P = 0.03). Therefore, we conclude that parental concerns about mental health care may be important for engagement in treatment. |
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