Community Assessment of Resources and Healthcare ... - IUPUI
Community Assessment of Resources and Healthcare ... - IUPUI
Community Assessment of Resources and Healthcare ... - IUPUI
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Hypotheses <strong>and</strong> Assumptions<br />
• <strong>Healthcare</strong> usage patterns reflects individuals’ learned<br />
behaviors, <strong>and</strong> is based on lack <strong>of</strong> knowledge <strong>of</strong> available<br />
resources <strong>and</strong> a proper underst<strong>and</strong>ing <strong>of</strong> “primary care” as<br />
a longitudinal medical model.<br />
• Poor, peri-urban squatter community populations are<br />
disproportionately uninsured.<br />
• A significant barrier to individuals seeking services is their<br />
lack <strong>of</strong> insurance <strong>and</strong> lack <strong>of</strong> knowledge regarding how to<br />
properly utilize free <strong>and</strong> low-cost healthcare options.
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