Racial Differences In Health Care
Berger, Patel, Miller, Delancey, and Fenner (2011) reported on a study in southeast Michigan examining racial differences in health care-seeking behavior specifically related to UI. Both Caucasian and African-American participants reported seeking care at similar rates – approximately 51% (Berger et al., 2011).
Mohamed , et al (2010) reported that reason for help seeking , fear of serious underlying disease (10.4%), presences of significant distress and impact on quality of life(42.5%) and the rest to get treatment for symptoms, to get diagnosis, and because the previous treatment was unsatisfactory.
Madombwe, (2010) found that only 25.7% of the women with UI had sought professional help, most common reason for seeking help was worsening
Mohamed , et al (2010) reported that reason for help seeking , fear of serious underlying disease (10.4%), presences of significant distress and impact on quality of life(42.5%) and the rest to get treatment for symptoms, to get diagnosis, and because the previous treatment was unsatisfactory.
Madombwe, (2010) found that only 25.7% of the women with UI had sought professional help, most common reason for seeking help was worsening