Barriers to Healthcare and Social Service Utilization among Rural Older Adults Who Use Drugs
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Description
Presents a study on the barriers to healthcare and social
services access for older adults in rural communities who
use drugs. Bases findings on survey results from rural
adults over 50 who use drugs on perceived barriers to
service utilization. Highlights how barriers such as a lack
of transportation, health insurance, and permanent housing
correlates with age.
Author(s)
Beth Prusaczyk, Sandra Tilmon, Joshua Landman, et al.
Citation
Journal of Applied Gerontology, 43(12), 1977-1984
Date
06/2024
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· Aging and aging-related services
· Health disparities
· Health insurance
· Housing and homelessness
· Illicit drug use
· Prescription drug misuse
· Statistics and data
· Transportation