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Geographical Access and the Substitution of Traditional Healing for Biomedical Services in Two American Indian Tribes

Description
Examines the impact of geographical factors in accessing services for physical and mental health for American Indians living in rural reservation communities. Explores American Indians' use of traditional healing services in relation to biomedical services.
Author(s)
John C. Fortney, Carol E. Kaufman, David Pollio, et al.
Citation
Medical Care, 50(10), 877-884
Date
10/2012
Type
Document
Tagged as
Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Mental health · Statistics and data