SMJ articles in the category "medically underserved"

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Impact of Patient Demographics on Student-Led Patient Navigation Outcomes: A Study of a South Florida Medical School’s Patient Navigation Program

Objectives: Medical student–run patient navigation (PN) programs enhance healthcare access in underserved communities. This study examines the relationship between patient demographics and PN outcomes in a student-led PN program. Methods: Patients with moderate or high-risk health concerns were paired with medical students at health fairs. Statistical analysis evaluates program success…

Posted in: medically underserved 4 poverty 3

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We Need You Here! Predictors of Job Placement and Practice among New Mexico Family Medicine Residents

Objectives: Primary health care (PHC) is essential for a well-functioning health system. Although PHC has been shown to have adverse effects on health outcomes, many barriers prevent adequate access, including a shortage of primary care physicians. In New Mexico, 32 of 33 counties are designed as primary care health professional…

Posted in: family medicine 11 medically underserved 4 physician shortage 2 primary health care 3

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Demographic and Practice Characteristics of Physicians Who Care for Medically Underserved People: A National Survey

Objectives: Few national studies have examined the influence of role models as a potential predictor for caring for medically underserved (MUS) patients. This study tested associations between previous physician role model exposure and caring for MUS populations, as well as examines the practice environments of these physicians. Methods: Between October…

Posted in: medically underserved 4 national survey 3 role models 3 spirituality 20

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Religious Characteristics of Physicians Who Care for Underserved Populations or Work in Religiously Oriented Practices

Objectives: This study examined the relation between physicians’ religious characteristics and working for medically underserved populations or in religiously oriented practices. Methods: Secondary data analysis of 2009–2010 national survey of 896 primary care physicians (PCPs) and 312 psychiatrists. Predictors included physicians’ religious characteristics. Results: Adjusted response rates among eligible physicians…

Posted in: medically underserved 4 primary care 64 psychiatry 7 religion 17
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