Disparity in location of urban mental service providers.
This article investigates geographic disparities in the location of mental health providers in relation to population demographics. Associations between provider-to-population ratios and demographics were examined with density calculations and map algebra. This disparity in geospatial availability of specialists may constitute an important barrier for persons seeking mental health care.
Department of Epidemiology/Biostatistics, George Washington University Medical Center, USA. cronzio@cnmc.org
Cynthia R
CR
Ronzio
Mark F
MF
Guagliardo
Navita
N
Persaud
D002391:Catchment Area, Health; D003710:Demography; D006291:Health Policy; D006297:Health Services Accessibility / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006280:Health Workforce; D006801:Humans; D001523:Mental Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000628:therapy*; D008605:Mental Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution; D011365:Professional Practice Location / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology; D019037:Urban Health Services / Q000600:supply & distribution