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Published on: February 16, 2011
Who is playing doctor? -- The gap between self-perceived versus professionally diagnosed chronic conditions among the
Mohsen Bazargan1, Shahrzad Bazargan-Hejazi, Richard S Baker
1Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Department of Family Medicine, 1731 East 120th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90059, USA. mobazarg@cdrewu.edu
Objective:
To assess the gap between self-perceived and professionally diagnosed physical and mental conditions in underserved minority populations.
Study Setting:
The study sample consisted of 287 African-American and Latino heads of households respondents, obtained from a geographically defined random sample of 418 households from three Urban Public Housing Communities in Los Angeles County, California.
Study Design:
This study conducted a cross-sectional survey with face-to-face interviews.
Results:
Eighty-five percent (245) of this sample reported that they were suffering from at least one chronic condition. However, 43% of participants who suffer from chronic condition(s) claimed that a physician had never diagnosed at least one of their chronic illnesses. Depression (16%), hearing impairment (10%), arthritis (8%), dental problems (7%), and vision conditions (7%) are the most frequently reported undiagnosed chronic conditions among these populations.
Conclusion:
This study documents significant disparities in the detection and treatment of specific medical conditions among Hispanic and African-American population residing in public housing, which often leads to end-stage complications due to lack of timely diagnoses and treatment.
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