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. 1999 Sep;89(9):1410-3.
doi: 10.2105/ajph.89.9.1410.

Trends in perceived cost as a barrier to medical care, 1991-1996

D E Nelson  1 , B L Thompson, S D Bland, R Rubinson
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Trends in perceived cost as a barrier to medical care, 1991-1996

D E Nelson et al. Am J Public Health. 1999 Sep.

Abstract

Objectives: This study examined trends in perceived cost as a barrier to medical care.

Methods: The Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System was used to analyze monthly telephone survey data from 45 states.

Results: Overall, the percentage of persons perceiving cost as a barrier to medical care increased from 1991 until early 1993 and then declined to baseline values in late 1996. Perceived cost was a greater barrier in 1996 than in 1991 for persons with low incomes and for those who were unemployed and uninsured. For self-employed persons, percentages increased until mid-1993 and then remained constant.

Conclusions: Further efforts are needed to improve access to medical care for socially disadvantaged populations.

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