The role of school health centers in health care access and client outcomes

S. Soleimanpour, S.P. Geierstanger, S. Kaller, V. McCarter and C.D. Brindis

American Journal of Public Health, 2010, vol. 100, issue 9, 1597-1603

Abstract: Objectives. We describe the impact of school health centers in Alameda County, California, on adolescents' access to care and their mental and physical health outcomes. Methods. We used a multimethod evaluation of 12 school health centers to track data on clients (n=7410), services, and provider-reported outcomes; client pre-post surveys (n = 286); and student focus groups (n = 105 participants). Results. School health centers were the most commonly reported source of medical (30%), family planning (63%), and counseling (31 %) services for clients. Mental health providers reported significant improvements (P

Date: 2010
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