Ethnicity as a variable in the utilization and referral patterns of a comprehensive mental health center
Journal of Community PsychologyPublished 1 July 1977
Dennis P. Andrulis
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Abstract
A fifty percent sample of the 1972 population of terminated cases at a comprehensive mental health center was examined for utilization and referral patterns of Black, Mexican-American and Anglo clients. Significant differences by ethnicity were found for referral source, diagnosis, discharge, and referral need. However, clients under 18, especially Mexican-Americans, displayed consistent variation among the variables considered. The difficulties in providing effective and continuous care, especially to the young clients, are discussed.
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