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Healthcare Disparities And Hispanic Immigrants: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, William C. Greenman Iii May 2023

Healthcare Disparities And Hispanic Immigrants: A Systematic Review Of The Literature, William C. Greenman Iii

Chancellor’s Honors Program Projects

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Rural Hospital Closures And Perceived Access To Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study In An Appalachian County Of Tennessee, Amanda M. Letheren May 2021

Rural Hospital Closures And Perceived Access To Care: A Qualitative Descriptive Study In An Appalachian County Of Tennessee, Amanda M. Letheren

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Background: Tennessee has suffered more hospital closures per capita than anywhere else in the nation. The impact of hospital closures on access to care in rural and economically distressed Appalachian counties of Tennessee is of particular concern because these communities experience great health disparities. Hospital closures may exacerbate these disparities and create additional barriers when accessing care.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to describe community residents’ perceptions of health and access to care following a hospital closure in a rural and economically distressed Appalachian county of Tennessee.

Methods: This study used a qualitative descriptive approach to present community …