Men and differences by racial/ethnic group in self advocacy during the medical encounter

作者: Keith T. Elder , Jacqueline C. Wiltshire , Luceta McRoy , Dayna Campbell , Lisa C. Gary

DOI: 10.1016/J.JOMH.2010.03.001

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摘要: Abstract Background: This study examines differences in medical self advocacy men by racial/ethnic group. Methods: used data from the 2000–2001 Household Component of Community Tracking Survey. The sample included 14,527 aged 18–65 with at least 1 physician visit previous year. Binomial logit models were to examine predictors advocacy. Results: Compared White men, Hispanic and African American slightly more likely seek health information (odds ratio (OR) = 1.05) (OR 1.13), however finding was not significant. (0R 0.59) less mention they sought a during encounter than men. Among those who mentioned that physician, 3.57) perceive tests ordered based upon Conclusions: It is important for...

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