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 |
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Service utilization in high-crime communities : Consumer views on supports and barriers. / Williams, James; Pierce, Robert; Young, Nioka S.; Van Dorn, Richard A.
In: Families in Society, Vol. 82, No. 4, 01.01.2001, p. 409-417.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article
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