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Perceived Health Status, Source Of Care And Health Outcomes Of Individuals With Self-Reported Mental Disorders, Rita Marie W. Lumansoc Dr. Mar 2011

Perceived Health Status, Source Of Care And Health Outcomes Of Individuals With Self-Reported Mental Disorders, Rita Marie W. Lumansoc Dr.

Nursing Dissertations (PhD)

In Healthy People 2010, mental health is listed as a major public health concern as evidenced by an alarming increase in the number of individuals who suffer from mental disorders. Mental disorders are a treatable public health condition. However, health disparities in the treatment of mental disorders are evident. The purpose of this study was to examine factors that affected health outcomes of persons with mental disorders. Two specific aims were addressed: Aim 1: to examine the relationships of population characteristics (predisposing factors and enabling resources), health behaviors (health services use and health practice); and health outcomes (physical health status …