| Changes in insurance status and access to care for persons with AIDS in the Boston Health Study. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 7998646 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The purpose of this study was to measure unmet needs and changes in insurance status for persons with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Thirty-six percent of the study's Boston-area respondents (n = 305) had a change in insurance coverage between AIDS diagnosis and interview. Medicaid coverage increased from 14% to 41%. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia prophylaxis was nearly universal. Only 5% did not receive zidovudine, and intravenous drug users were at higher risk. Approximately 14% to 15% of patients reported problems in obtaining medical and dental services; Blacks, homeless persons, and those who were not high school graduates were at higher risk. Use of selected treatments for which there were clear clinical guidelines was adequate, yet disadvantaged groups were more likely than other persons with AIDS to face obstacles to other services. |
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Authors:
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J S Weissman; H J Makadon; G R Seage; M P Massagli; C A Gatsonis; D E Craven; V E Stone; I A Bennett; A M Epstein |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S. |
Journal Detail:
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Title: American journal of public health Volume: 84 ISSN: 0090-0036 ISO Abbreviation: Am J Public Health Publication Date: 1994 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-01-19 Completed Date: 1995-01-19 Revised Date: 2009-11-18 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 1254074 Medline TA: Am J Public Health Country: UNITED STATES |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1997-2000 Citation Subset: AIM; IM; X |
Affiliation:
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Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
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therapy Adult Boston Dental Care Female Health Services Accessibility* Humans Insurance, Health* Male Middle Aged Zidovudine / therapeutic use |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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HS06239/HS/AHRQ HHS |
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Reg. No./Substance:
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30516-87-1/Zidovudine |
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