Barriers to Health Care Access for Low Income Families: A Review of Literature. Issue 1 (2nd January 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Lazar, Malerie; Davenport, Lisa
• Is Part Of: Journal of community health nursing. Volume 35:Issue 1(2018)
• Page Start: 28
• Page End: 37
• Publication Date: 2018-01-02
• Subjects: Community health nursing -- Periodicals; 362.14
• DOI: 10.1080/07370016.2018.1404832
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0737-0016

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Having a low-income presents a variety of problems for families and children, with access to health care being the most complex and prevalent. Although there are many challenges for low-income families to access adequate health care in the United States, the key barriers identified in this review of literature are a lack of education, complications with health insurance, and a distrust of health care providers. Each obstacle is influenced by a myriad of factors that affect vulnerable sub-groups of low-income families. Acknowledging the barriers that prevent access to health care for low-income families is the first step towards determining future sustainable solutions.