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A Health Needs Assessment Of Arab-Americans In The Washington, Dc Area, Reem N. Ghoneim, Amita N. Vyas

GW Research Days 2012 and Earlier

Although Arab-Americans often face various health challenges due to the stress associated with immigration, cultural conflict in the U.S., and limited knowledge of the complex U.S. health system, there is a paucity of research examining health risks and behaviors among this ethnic group. This cross-sectional study assessed the health needs among Arabs living in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Participants were recruited to take the survey online, reporting on health care access and utilization, risk behaviors, and health status. It also measured for associations between reported depression, discrimination, acculturation, and health. Quantitative analysis showed correlations between age and current tobacco …

Access To Urgent Pediatric Primary Care Appointments In The District Of Columbia, Rachelle Pierre-Mathieu, Janice Blanchard, Adith Sekaran, Rachel Nash, Lauren Winter, Christine Prideaux

GW Research Days 2012 and Earlier

Background

Timely access to acute primary care appointments after an emergency department (ED) visit has become a challenge for both providers and patients. Previous studies have documented disparities in accessing adult primary care and pediatric specialty care, especially among those lacking private insurance. There is little data regarding urgent pediatric primary care access. Concerns over pediatric provider access need to be addressed as public and private insurance expansions begin within health reform.

Objective

This study measured pediatric access to urgent primary care appointments within the District of Columbia (D.C.) following an ED visit. We hypothesized there would be a disparity …