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American Indians’ Response To Physical Pain: Functional Limitations And Help-Seeking Behaviors., Angelique G. Day
American Indians’ Response To Physical Pain: Functional Limitations And Help-Seeking Behaviors., Angelique G. Day
Angelique G Day
Seventy-five American Indians, ages 25-84, representing fourteen tribal nations participated in this study. The historical, cultural, and behavioral responses to physical pain were examined. Data was collected over a seven month period with a survey instrument which included the Universal Pain Scale, Activities of Daily Living, causes of pain, cultural beliefs and self-help seeking behaviors. Also, recommendations for Western biomedical health care professionals are offered to improve services for the American Indian population. Findings demonstrate that culture plays a crucial role in wellness and significantly impacts their help-seeking behaviors, treatment regimen, response to pain, and pain management.
Timely Health Service Utilization: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Of Older Foster Youth., Angelique G. Day
Timely Health Service Utilization: A Longitudinal Cohort Study Of Older Foster Youth., Angelique G. Day
Angelique G Day
Purpose: To evaluate the impact of a policy change for older foster care youth from a fee-for-service (FFS) Medicaid program to health maintenance organization (HMO) providers on the timeliness of well-child visits (health care physicals). Methods: A three year observational study using linked administrative data collected by the Michigan Departments of Human Services and Community Health of 2,016 youth who were in foster care on or after their 14th birthdays during 2009-2012 was used to examine the odds of receiving a timely well-child visit within the recommended 30 day time frame (logistic regression) as well as days to the first …
Oral Health Access And Service Utilization Of Foster Care Alumni, Ann Carrellas, Angelique G. Day
Oral Health Access And Service Utilization Of Foster Care Alumni, Ann Carrellas, Angelique G. Day
Angelique G Day
This mixed method study examines factors related to poor access to oral health care of young adults who have transitioned from foster care. Foster youth who left care without support were 4.7 times more likely and young women were 3.4 times more likely to have unmet dental needs. Interviews and focus groups supported the lack of oral health care many of these youth experience upon exiting foster care. Most states’ Medicaid programs do not provide comprehensive dental care for adults past the age of 20 and this is not changed by the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act of …
Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care: The Invisible Public Health Care Crisis Emergent Findings And Implications For Policy And Practice, Angelique G. Day
Youth Aging Out Of Foster Care: The Invisible Public Health Care Crisis Emergent Findings And Implications For Policy And Practice, Angelique G. Day
Angelique G Day
The purpose of this paper is to review related literature on foster care transitions and identify the implications for practice. Findings indicate that young people aging out of foster care face significant barriers that impede their ability to transition successfully to adulthood. This population is growing, and the collective negative social outcomes constitute a serious public health care crisis that needs to be addressed.