Health profiles and racial disparities among individuals on probation in Hennepin County, Minnesota, 2016: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To estimate the health characteristics and racial/ethnic health disparities among a probation cohort in Hennepin County. We hypothesised the probation population would have higher health needs compared with the general population as well as significant racial/ethnic health disparities.

Design

Cross-sectional study using linked administrative records.

Participants

Of 7992 eligible individuals, 5873 met inclusion criteria of 6 or more months of eligibility for a full-benefit Minnesota healthcare plan.

Setting

Probation system in Hennepin County in 2016.

Outcomes

We compared health condition prevalence among our probation cohort with survey data from the general population and analysed by race/ethnicity. We also measured sociodemographic characte

SUBMITTER: Olson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8413954 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature