Health literacy and primary health care use of ethnic minorities in the Netherlands

Health literacy and primary health care use of ethnic minorities in the Netherlands

Abstract Background In the Netherlands, ethnic minority populations visit their general practitioner (GP) more often than the indigenous population. An explanation for this association is lacking. Recently, health literacy is suggested as a possible explaining mechanism. Internationally, association...

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Main Authors: Marieke van der Gaag, Iris van der Heide, Peter M. M. Spreeuwenberg, Anne E. M. Brabers, Jany J. D. J. M. Rademakers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
Subjects:
Health literacy
Ethnic minorities
General practitioner
Primary care
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12913-017-2276-2

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