Description
Optimus Health Care is a Joint Commission accredited and a federally qualified health center (FQHC) in Southern Connecticut, which serves thousands of male transition-age-youth per year. Attrition among males moving from pediatric to adult primary care is a nationally recognized issue. Literature suggests that there are three key barriers to young men seeking care: (1) concerns about confidentiality; (2) embarrassment and discomfort about disclosing their concerns; and (3) concerns about cost and accessibility (location, limited open hours). Studies highlight the importance of examining demographic trends and establishing consensus among transition protocols. This study seeks to assess the prevalence and magnitude of the young male attrition problem and evaluate transition services available to Optimus patients. This project will focus on the population of male transition age youth (TAY, 18-21 years old) who live within the Southern Connecticut areas (Bridgeport and Stamford) who move from pediatric to adult primary care at any one of Optimus Health Care’s locations.
Publication Date
Spring 2018
Keywords
public health, male transition age youth, healthcare, Optimus Health Care, southern Connecticut
Disciplines
Public Health
Recommended Citation
Ahmed, Arsalan; Johnson, Tyler; Kuruganti, Sowmya; Raynor, Abby; Stollar, Brittany; Chang, Haeyoon; Pose, Alix; Markowski, Justin; Angah, Nelly; and Humphries, Debbie, "Exploring Barriers to Primary Care Utilization in Transition-Age Males in Southern Connecticut" (2018). Practice Based Community Health Research Reports. 22.
https://elischolar.library.yale.edu/ysph_pbchrr/22