Health Policy & Management Theses and Dissertations

• RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES IN ADL LIMITATIONS AMONG MEDICARE BENEFICIARIES AND THE EXPERIENCE OF TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS IN THE ADL POPULATION 

  Saint Dic , Venchele (2022)

  The study’s aims were to first determine if racial/ethnic disparities in ADL limitations for low-income Medicare beneficiaries. The logistic regression results suggested there is a variance in ADL limitation among Medicare ...

• THE EFFECT OF COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ON HEALTH CARE ACCESS, CRIME, AND INTERACTIONS WITH THE MEDICAID PROGRAM 

  Marthey, Daniel J (2022)

  Health centers are community-based clinics that provide services to medically underserved populations. They serve nearly 30 million adults nationwide and more than 90% of patients come from households earning below 200% ...

• Examining the State-Level, and Racial and Ethnic Impact of Cigarette Taxes on Youth Smoking and Cessation 

  Shinaba, Muftau (2022)

  The objective of this study is to examine the relationship between per-pack cigarette taxes at the state level and smoking behavior among youth in the United States, based on race and ethnicity. State-level Youth Behavioral ...

• Wraparound Services in Primary Care Settings: Evaluating the Health Center Model for Patients with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors 

  Martinez, Gilda Sofia (2021)

  Background: Community health centers provide a wide range of services beyond standard primary care, including social and enabling services, dental services, and behavioral health care. These wraparound services may be ...

• Mental health and mental health services during the COVID-19 pandemic 

  Benjenk, Ivy (2021)

  The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted mental health and mental health services in the United States. During February 2021, 42% of Americans experienced symptoms of depression or anxiety. During the pandemic, the ...

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