SMJ articles in the category "uninsured patients"

Original Article

Assessing Food Insecurity in Primary Care: A Comparison Between an Internal Medicine– and a Student-Run Clinic

Objectives: Food insecurity has been rising in the United States, disproportionally affecting populations with no insurance, low socioeconomic status, and racial minorities. It is associated with overall poorer health, especially in terms of glycemic control, mental health, and cardiovascular disease. Addressing it is critical because although studies show its significance,…

Posted in: food insecurity 4 internal medicine 17 uninsured patients 2

Original Article

Perceived Stress, Cortisol Responses, and the Effect of Social Networks among Uninsured Free Clinic Patients

Objectives: Stress among free clinic patients is an important issue to address in health care. Evaluating the differences between perceived stress and physiological stress will help healthcare professionals to better understand the stress and coping management skills that will improve health outcomes for underserved populations. The aim of this study…

Posted in: free clinics 6 social support 4 uninsured patients 2
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