Avoidance of Emergency Care in the Southeastern United States During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

ABSTRACT: In a low-income cohort in the Southeastern United States, 5% of participants avoided emergency medical care during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, primarily due to fear and visitor restrictions. Younger age, self-perceived lower health status, lack of a personal doctor, and decreased income were associated with greater likelihood of deferring emergency care.

SUBMITTER: Gettler E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9043001 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature