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Weiss, RenĂ©e E.; Varela, Daniella G.; Hall, Kelly S.; Bain, Steve F.; Jones, Don J. – Research in Higher Education Journal, 2023
The purpose of this qualitative study was to identify and prioritize the mental health needs of rural communities in Texas Public Health Region 11 utilizing the Delphi method. Rural individuals face unique challenges when attempting to receive treatment for serious mental illness and mental health care. Stigma, a lack of privacy when seeking…
Descriptors: Mental Health, Health Needs, Rural Areas, Barriers
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Reeves, Brandy; Rojas-Guyler, Liliana; Brown, Joanne; Bennett, Keisa; Bennett, Stephanie – Journal of American College Health, 2023
Objective: First, to examine general health care attitudes and health care utilization of a University Health Service (UHS) at a large university. Second, to identify differences between LGBT and non-LBGT students. Participants: 2,943 university students were surveyed in Spring 2013; 7.8% LGBT, 67% undergraduate and 65% female. Methods: A…
Descriptors: Health Services, Health Needs, Student Needs, Student Attitudes
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Saqr, Youssra; Braun, Erika; Porter, Kyle; Barnette, Debra; Hanks, Christopher – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2018
Little has been reported about how to improve health care access and delivery for adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder. To understand the contributions to the health disparities in the autism spectrum disorder population, we conducted two independent research approaches to learn about current medical needs. A retrospective chart…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Adolescents, Adults, Autism
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Balogh, R.; Brownell, M.; Ouellette-Kuntz, H.; Colantonio, A. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: There is evidence that persons with an intellectual disability (ID) face barriers to primary care; however, this has not been extensively studied at the population level. Rates of hospitalisation for ambulatory care sensitive conditions are used as an indicator of access to, and quality of, primary care. The objective of the study was…
Descriptors: Health Services, Incidence, Mental Retardation, Diseases
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Turk, V.; Kerry, S.; Corney, R.; Rowlands, G.; Khattran, S. – Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 2010
Background: This research identifies factors affecting why some adults with intellectual disability (AWIDs) consult their general practitioner (GP) more than others. Little is known about these factors, despite AWIDs having higher health needs and reduced longevity. Current barriers to accessing health care need to be understood and overcome to…
Descriptors: Health Needs, Females, Mental Retardation, Access to Health Care
Geierstanger, Sara P.; Amaral, Gorette – National Assembly on School-Based Health Care, 2005
The National Assembly on School-Based Health Care (NASBHC) convened a meeting of 23 stakeholders representing a national cross-section of experts in the fields of health and education on April 30, 2004. Among the participants were school health practitioners, educators, researchers, and funders. The meeting's purpose was to clarify and document…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Educational Policy, Stakeholders, School Health Services