Vulnerable populations in the United States /

Vulnerable populations in the United States /

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Bibliographic Details
Author / Creator:Shi, Leiyu.
Edition:2nd ed.
Imprint:San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2010.
Description:xxi, 325 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Language:English
Series:Public health/vulnerable populations
Subject:
Poor -- Medical care -- United States.
People with social disabilities -- Medical care -- United States.
Health services accessibility -- United States.
Health Services Accessibility -- United States.
Vulnerable Populations -- United States.
Quality of Health Care -- United States.
Health services accessibility.
People with social disabilities -- Medical care.
Poor -- Medical care.
United States.
Format: E-Resource Print Book
URL for this record:http://pi.lib.uchicago.edu/1001/cat/bib/8294926
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Other authors / contributors:Stevens, Gregory D., 1973-
ISBN:9780470599358
0470599359
Notes:Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:"The second edition of this important book offers a framework for learning about vulnerable populations. It is thoroughly updated to include the latest data and trends in health and health care disparities and provides a detailed synthesis of recent and increasingly expansive programs and initiatives to remedy these disparities. It incorporates Health People 2020 objectives, includes new sections on real-world clinical examples, and discusses the impact of health care reform on vulnerable populations. This book is written for students, researchers, practitioners and policymakers and contains an instructor's manual, PowerPoint slides, and downloadable sample assignments."--Provided by publisher.
Table of Contents:
  • Figures, Tables, Exhibits
  • Preface
  • The Authors
  • 1. A General Framework to Study Vulnerable Populations
  • Why Study Vulnerable Populations?
  • Models for Studying Vulnerability
  • Summary
  • Review Questions
  • Essay Questions
  • 2. Community Determinants and Mechanisms of Vulnerability
  • Learning Objectives
  • Race and Ethnicity
  • Socioeconomic Status
  • Health Insurance
  • Multiple Risk Factors
  • Summary
  • Review Questions
  • Essay Questions
  • 3. The Influence of Individual Risk Factors
  • Learning Objectives
  • Racial and Ethnic Disparities
  • Socioeconomic Status Disparities
  • Health Insurance Disparities
  • Summary
  • Review Questions
  • Essay Question
  • 4. The Influence of Multiple Risk Factors
  • Learning Objectives
  • Health Care Access
  • Quality of Health Care
  • Health Status
  • Summary
  • Review Questions
  • Essay Questions
  • 5. Current Strategies to Serve Vulnerable Populations
  • Learning Objectives
  • Programs to Eliminate Racial and Ethnic Disparities
  • Programs to Eliminate Socioeconomic Disparities in Health
  • Programs to Eliminate Disparities in Health Insurance
  • Summary
  • Review Questions
  • Essay Questions
  • 6. Resolving Disparities in the United States
  • Learning Objectives
  • The Healthy People Initiative
  • Framework to Resolve Disparities
  • Resolving Disparities in Health and Health Care
  • Integrative Approaches to Resolving Disparities
  • Challenges and Barriers in Implementing the Strategies
  • Course of Action for Resolving Disparities
  • Summary
  • Review Questions
  • Essay Questions
  • References
  • Index
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