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School-Based Health Centers and the Utilization of Primary Care in Rural Communities

Description
Examines utilization patterns of school-based health centers (SBHCs) in 4 rural New York counties. Utilizes 2011–2017 electronic health record data to analyze students with or without access to SBHCs, utilization of SBHCs, and SBHC services used, such as primary care, immunizations, and chronic disease management.
Author(s)
Xue Zhang, Sharon Tennyson, Chris L Kjolhede, Wendy M Brunner
Citation
American Journal of Preventative Medicine, 69(4), 107962
Date
06/2025
Tagged as
Access · Children and youth · Chronic disease management · Federally Qualified Health Centers · Health conditions · Health disparities · Primary care · Schools · Vaccination · New York