Use of enabling services by Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander patients at 4 community health centers

R.C. Weir, H.P. Emerson, W. Tseng, M.H. Chin, J. Caballero, H. Song and M. Drum

American Journal of Public Health, 2010, vol. 100, issue 11, 2199-2205

Abstract: Objectives. We sought to examine the utilization and impact of enabling services, such as interpretation and eligibility assistance, among underserved Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and other Pacific Islander (AANHOPI) patients served at 4 community health centers. Methods. For this project, we developed a uniform model for collecting data on enabling services and implemented it across 4 health centers that served primarily AANHOPI patients. We also examined differences in patient characteristics between users and nonusers of enabling services. Results. Health center patients used many enabling services, with eligibility assistance being the most used service. In addition, compared with nonusers, users of enabling services were more likely to be older, female, AANHOPI, and uninsured (P>.05). Conclusions. For underserved AANHOPI patients at community health centers, enabling services are critical for access to appropriate care. We were the first to examine uniform data on enabling services across multiple health centers serving underserved AANHOPI patients. More data on enabling services and evaluation are needed to develop interventions to improve the quality of care for underserved AANHOPI patients.

Date: 2010
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DOI: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.172270

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