Racial Disparities in Healthcare Utilization Among Individuals with Cardiometabolic Risk Factors and Comorbid Anxiety Disorder.
J Racial Ethn Health Disparities
; 7(6): 1234-1240, 2020 12.
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ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
This study addresses racial/ethnic differences in adverse health care utilization among individuals with comorbid anxiety disorder and cardiometabolic syndrome (CMetS) risk factors.METHODS:
Utilizing 2011-2015 Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) data, logistic regression models were estimated to determine the likelihood of receiving CMetS-related medical treatment in the emergency department (ED) or via inpatient services and to determine if the likelihood is associated with race/ethnicity. Adjusted models controlled for age, sex, and insurance type.RESULTS:
Significant racial-ethnic differences were observed for utilization (any emergency department and/or inpatient visit). The odds of non-Hispanic Black respondents reporting emergency department and/or inpatient utilization was 2.39 (p < 0.05) times the odds of non-Hispanic White respondents.CONCLUSION:
Racial-ethnic variation in adverse healthcare utilization suggests an opportunity to improve care and outcomes for persons diagnosed with comorbid anxiety disorder and cardiometabolic syndrome. Integrated interventions could simultaneously improve mental health and facilitate CMetS disease self-management.Palavras-chave
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Assunto principal:
Transtornos de Ansiedade
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Aceitação pelo Paciente de Cuidados de Saúde
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Comorbidade
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Grupos Raciais
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Fatores de Risco Cardiometabólico
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Ano de publicação:
2020
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