Abstract
This study uses qualitative methods to investigate perceived supports and barriers to social and health service utilization among minorities residing in high-crime and violent communities. Focus groups were conducted with African Americans, Asian Americans, and Hispanics/Latinos (N=64) who reside in these communities within a moderately sized Midwestern city. Both convergent and divergent themes were identified across the groups. Implications of these findings for research and practice are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 409-417 |
| Number of pages | 9 |
| Journal | Families in Society |
| Volume | 82 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2001 |
| Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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Williams, J. H., Pierce, R., Young, N. S., & Van Dorn, R. A. (2001). Service utilization in high-crime communities: Consumer views on supports and barriers. Families in Society, 82(4), 409-417. https://doi.org/10.1606/1044-3894.190