Disparities in Eye Care Utilization Among Refugee and Migrant Populations.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

In this cross-sectional study, we examined refugee/migrant participants' health and eye care utilization compared to controls in San Diego County.

Methods

Data were collected from electronic health records (EHRs) at UCSD Health-affiliated medical centers. Through a manual review of EHRs, eligibility criteria to identify a cohort were developed. A total of 64 refugee/migrant participants and 95 control participants matched based on country of origin, age, and sex were included in the analysis. Demographic characteristics, insurance type, and vision/eye care utilization were compared between the two groups.

Results

A greater proportion of refugee/migrant participants were more likely to be enrolled in government-sponsored insurance programs, predominantly Medica

SUBMITTER: Copado IA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10883335 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature