Healthcare Access and Utilization for Young Adults With Disability: U.S., 2014-2018.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Young adults with disability experience barriers to healthcare access and are at risk for not receiving needed services as they transition from pediatric to adult health systems. This study examined patterns of healthcare utilization for young adults with disability and potential barriers to receipt of care.

Methods

Data from the 2014 to 2018 National Health Interview Survey were analyzed to examine differences in service utilization, unmet need, care satisfaction, and financial worry between young adults (18-30 years) with and without disability (unweighted n = 15,710). Odds ratios were adjusted for individual, family, and interview characteristics.

Results

Compared to those without disability, young adults with disability were more likely to have had an emer

SUBMITTER: Verlenden JV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10569149 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature