Community Perspectives on Emergency Department Use and Care for American Indian Children

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Explores parental and community perspectives of pediatric emergency department (ED) use for American Indian (AI) populations. Utilizes qualitative data from 70 parents who participated in focus groups to report on issues such as healthcare access, healthcare environment, and culturally insensitive interactions with professionals. Includes participants from both rural and urban areas and presents differentiated experiences according to location.

Wyatt J. Pickner, Katherine M. Ziegler, Jessica D. Hanson, et al.

Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities, 5(5), 939-946

10/2018

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Access · American Indian or Alaska Native · Children and youth · Culture and cultural competency · Emergency department and urgent care services · Families · Rural-urban differences