Abstract
OBJECTIVES. To examine whether competing subsistence needs and other barriers are associated with poorer access to medical care among persons infected with human immunodeficiency : virus (HIV), using self-reported data. DESIGN. Survey of a nationally representative sample of 2,864 adults receiving HIV care. MAIN INDEPENDENT VARIABLES. Going without care because of needing the money for food, clothing, or housing; postponing care because of not having transportation; not being able to get out of work; and being too sick. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES. Having fewer than three physician visits in the previous 6 months, visiting an emergency room without being hospitalized; never receiving antiretroviral agents, no prophylaxis for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in the previous 6 months for persons at risk, and low overall reported access on a six-item scale.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1270-1281 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Medical care |
Volume | 37 |
Issue number | 12 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health