Participation in Clinic-Based Referral and Navigation Services Among Families With Social Needs.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Social determinants of health (SDOH) are associated with health outcomes. Thus, providing referrals for unmet social needs within clinical settings may improve the health of children.

Objective

To examine the prevalence and demographic characteristics of pediatric families with unmet social needs and their association with families accepting help from a pediatric clinical practice.

Design, setting, and participants

This cross-sectional study examined data from a comprehensive SDOH screening and referral program at a large academic pediatric practice in the US. Participants were caregivers of patients younger than 17 years and indicated at least 1 social need. Data were collected from April 16, 2018, through September 29, 2019, and analyzed from November 18,

SUBMITTER: Seide A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11871544 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature