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The responsiveness and equality of mental health care to Chicanos and Native Americans
Author(s) -
Sue Stanley,
Allen David B.,
Conaway Linda
Publication year - 1978
Publication title -
american journal of community psychology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.113
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1573-2770
pISSN - 0091-0562
DOI - 10.1007/bf00881035
Subject(s) - ethnic group , health psychology , mental health , public health , psychology , native american , psychiatry , gerontology , community service , clinical psychology , medicine , nursing , political science , sociology , public relations , law , ethnology
An examination was made of the services received by Chicano and Native American clients in 17 community mental health facilities. Although these minority clients differed from Anglos in demographic variables, there was no evidence that they were rendered inferior or discriminatory services. However, failure to return for therapy was much higher among minority clients. Possible reasons for this failure to return are discussed. It is suggested that for ethnic group clients, equality of services may not mean responsive services.