Date of Award
8-2010
Document Type
Capstone
Degree Name
Master of Health Policy and Management (HPM)
Department
Public Health
Keywords
Mental Health, Preventative Care, Mental Health, Muskie School of Public Service
Abstract
Recent studies have suggested that individuals with mental health conditions experience higher morbidity and mortality than individuals without mental disorders (Colton and Manderscheid, 2006; Osborn et al., 2007). Improving health outcomes for individuals with mental health conditions may require that providers, policymakers, and insurers pay particular attention to the primary care provided to these individuals. High-quality primary care means having a usual source of care and receiving appropriate preventive care, including routine physical examinations and recommended screenings. Some studies suggest that women with mental health conditions receive preventive care at lower rates than women without mental health conditions.
Recommended Citation
Race, Melanie M., "Mental Health and Women’s Receipt of Recommended Preventive Care" (2010). Muskie School Capstones and Dissertations. 28.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/muskie_capstones/28
