A Triple Play: Psychological Distress, Physical Comorbidities, and Access and Use of Health Services among U.S. Adults with Disabilities

摘要: Purpose . Among adults with disabilities, we examined whether increasing levels of psychological distress were associated higher estimated prevalences chronic conditions, obesity, health care access, and use preventive services. Methods We analyzed data from the 2007 Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System. The Kessler-6 scale was used to assess distress. Results Increasing an increased prevalence diseases decreased access utilization services in keeping what has been established for non-disabled populations. aged 18−64 years 65 or older, also receipt mental treatment. However, compared years, larger proportions older reported non-receipt treatment (mild moderate distress: 58.0% versus 70.6%; serious 40.5% 54.5%). Conclusions While disabilities who had more likely receive services, they barriers care, cancer screenings.