Changes in healthcare access and utilization among participants in a public housing relocation program in Atlanta, Georgia

Janet R. Cummings; Lindsay Allen; Michelle J Ko; Loida Bonney; Josalin Hunter-Jones; Hannah Cooper

doi:10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.07.006

Changes in healthcare access and utilization among participants in a public housing relocation program in Atlanta, Georgia

Janet R. Cummings, Lindsay Allen, Michelle J Ko, Loida Bonney, Josalin Hunter-Jones, Hannah Cooper

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Using survey data from participants in a public housing relocation program in Atlanta, Georgia, we examine post-relocation changes in healthcare access (having a usual source of care, having an unmet need) and utilization (receiving a medical exam). Although participants moved to safer, less impoverished neighborhoods, some participants experienced improvements in access and utilization whereas others experienced declines. The supply of healthcare providers in the new neighborhood and having health insurance were associated with improvements in access for this population. Future relocation efforts may seek to assist individuals with choosing a new neighborhood that has accessible healthcare resources for low-income populations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	63-68
Number of pages	6
Journal	Health and Place
Volume	42
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.healthplace.2016.07.006
State	Published - Nov 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Health insurance
Healthcare access
Neighborhood poverty
Public housing relocation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Health(social science)
Geography, Planning and Development
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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