Use of services for the mentally retarded in the African-American community.
Mentally retarded individuals, their families, and professionals in the service delivery system in the African-American community were interviewed concerning the use of services for the mentally retarded. It was found that African-Americans underutilized available services. Reasons for this included aspects of the service delivery system and features of African-American Culture. Recommendations were made for increasing the use of services.
D001741:Black or African American; D002140:California; D003156:Community Mental Health Services / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000534:rehabilitation*