January, 1999
In a clinic population with a majority of families headed by young single mothers, 51% of study participants cited transportation difficulties as the primary reason for missed appointments. Specific reasons included riding public transportation, inclement weather, and having to care for several children during long waits for buses.
Author
Serena Yang, Robert L. Zarr, Taha A. Kass-Hout, Atoosa Kourosh, and Nancy R. Kelly (citing Pesata V., Pallijia G., Webb AA. A Descriptive Study of Missed Appointments: Families' Perceptions of Barriers to Care. J Pediatr Health Care. 1999 Jul-Aug; 13(4): 178-82)
January, 1998
Transportation problems are the most common reason that Latino parents delay their children’s medical visits.
Author
Serena Yang, Robert L. Zarr, Taha A. Kass-Hout, Atoosa Kourosh, and Nancy R. Kelly (citing Flores G., Abreu M., Olivar, MA, et al., Access Barriers to Health Care for Latino Children. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 1998 Nov; 152 (11): 1119-25)
