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The purpose of this study was to examine different determinants that affect the doctor- patient relationship among women in California. This study examined the following variables: age, ethnicity, language spoken at home, language proficiency, education, income, and health conditions (e.g. diabetes, hypertension and perceived overall health) and how they affect the doctor-patient relationship. There was significant association found between all the determinants and the doctor-patient relationship except for diabetes and hypertension. The results from this study challenge healthcare professionals and clinicians to look more in-depth at why certain groups of individuals (i.e. age, race, income, education, etc.) experience more negative interactions within the doctor-patient relationship and how this ultimately affects their health outcomes.
Advisor: | Santhiveeran, Janaki |
Commitee: | Kim, Mimi, Ranney, Molly |
School: | California State University, Long Beach |
Department: | Social Work, School of |
School Location: | United States -- California |
Source: | MAI 81/1(E), Masters Abstracts International |
Source Type: | DISSERTATION |
Subjects: | Social work, Health care management, Medical Ethics, Womens studies |
Keywords: | Doctor-patient relationships, Patient welfare, Consent, Trust, Healthcare providers |
Publication Number: | 13811719 |
ISBN: | 9781085567329 |