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Health insurance coverage among Chinese Americans in Los Angeles County
D T Takeuchi1, R C Chung, H Shen
1Social and Community Psychiatry Division, University of California, Los Angeles 90095, USA.
American Journal of Public Health
|March 31, 1998
Summary
Health insurance coverage among Chinese Americans in Los Angeles County is linked to marital status, education, employment, and income. These factors are crucial for understanding healthcare access in this demographic.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Health Services Research
Background:
- Health insurance is vital for accessing healthcare services.
- Understanding coverage disparities among ethnic minority groups is essential for health equity.
- Chinese Americans represent a significant demographic in Los Angeles County with unique healthcare needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify key factors associated with health insurance coverage among Chinese Americans.
- To provide data for targeted interventions to improve healthcare access for this population.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional study utilizing data from 1993-1994 interviews.
- A multistage probability sample of 1747 Chinese Americans (aged 18-65) in Los Angeles County.
- Logistic regression analysis to determine significant predictors of health insurance status.
Main Results:
- 82% response rate achieved in the survey.
- 39% of Chinese American respondents lacked health insurance at the time of the survey.
- Marital status, length of U.S. residence, education, employment, and household income were statistically associated with health insurance coverage.
Conclusions:
- Socioeconomic and demographic factors significantly influence health insurance coverage among Chinese Americans.
- Findings highlight the need for culturally tailored strategies to enhance health insurance access.
- Policy and community interventions should address identified socioeconomic determinants of coverage.
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