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Examining the association between perceived neighbourhood safety and health services utilization: A cross-sectional study among older adults in the United States of America.

Erin G Grinshteyn
Published in: Journal of health services research & policy (2021)
These analyses show a relationship between perceived neighbourhood safety and contact with a physician and any health services utilization among older adults and a weaker relationship between perceived neighbourhood safety and inpatient services. Future research should continue to examine this relationship between perceived neighbourhood safety and health services utilization among older adults.
Keyphrases
  • mental health
  • social support
  • physical activity
  • depressive symptoms
  • emergency department
  • healthcare
  • palliative care
  • risk factors
  • current status
  • affordable care act