Medical Mistrust Among Food Insecure Individuals in Appalachia
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13854372 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mélissa Thomas (0000-0001-7482-5871, corresponding author), Melissa K Thomas (0000-0002-8879-8875, Ohio University, corresponding author), Ciara Amstutz (University Academy Holbeach), Debra Orr-Roderick (0000-0001-6460-9606, University Academy Holbeach), Julia Horter (University Academy Holbeach), David H Holben (University Academy Holbeach) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 46 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 192-202 |
| Publication date | 2023-04-20 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Family & Community Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0160-6379 • E-ISSN: 1550-5057 |
| Publisher | Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1097/fch.0000000000000362 |
| PMID | 37079541 |
| OpenAlex | W4366463334 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 39 |
This study focused on the relationship between food insecurity and medical mistrust within Appalachia. Food insecurity has negative consequences on health, while medical mistrust can lead to a decrease in health care use, creating additive consequences to already vulnerable populations. Medical mistrust has been defined in various ways, with measures addressing health care organizations and individual health care providers. To determine whether food insecurity has an additive impact on medical mistrust, a cross-sectional survey was completed by 248 residents in Appalachia Ohio while attending community or mobile clinics, food banks, or the county health department. More than one-quarter of the respondents had high levels of mistrust toward health care organizations. Those with high food insecurity levels were more likely to have higher levels of medical mistrust than those with lower levels of food insecurity. Individuals with higher self-identified health issues and older participants had higher medical mistrust scores. Screening for food insecurity in primary care can reduce the impact of mistrust on patient adherence and health care access by increasing patient-centered communication. These findings present a unique perspective on how to identify and mitigate medical mistrust within Appalachia and call attention to the need for further research on the root causes among food insecure residents
Agriculture · Appalachia · Environmental health · Food insecurity · Food security · Geography · Health care · Political science · Quarter (Canadian coin · Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations · Homelessness and Social Issues · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology
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Beyond Personal Experiences
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |