Login / Signup

Factors Associated with Telehealth Utilization among Older African Americans in South Los Angeles during the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Tavonia EkweghSharon CobbEdward K AdinkrahRoberto VargasLucy W KibeHumberto SanchezJoe WallerHoorolnesa AmeliMohsen Bazargan
Published in: International journal of environmental research and public health (2023)
Access and integration of telehealth services were highlighted as challenges for this population of African Americans. To reduce disparities, expansion of subsidized wireless internet access in marginalized communities is necessitated. Education outreach and training by healthcare systems and community health workers to improve uptake of telehealth currently and post-COVID-19 should be considered.
Keyphrases
  • healthcare
  • coronavirus disease
  • sars cov
  • health information
  • affordable care act
  • primary care
  • mental health
  • quality improvement
  • virtual reality
  • health insurance