Complete Health Indicator Report of Treated with less respect when accessing healthcare
Definition
Percentage of Utah adults (18+) reporting being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services in Utah healthcare in the past 2 yearsNumerator
Number of adults reporting being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services in Utah healthcare, number of responses for each reason of being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services, and number of people delaying any type of healthcare as a result of fear of being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality servicesDenominator
Number of adults who took the survey, number of adults who reported being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services in Utah healthcare, number of adults who took the survey.Why Is This Important?
Many people in the United States don't get the healthcare services they need. This can be for a number of reasons, including lack of health insurance, no primary care provider, or distance from healthcare providers. Other reasons can include being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services while accessing healthcare in the past because of personal characteristics or because of belonging to a specific group. This can lead to poor health outcomes. This data can inform interventions to ensure everyone is treated with respect while accessing healthcare in Utah and receiving the highest quality of services.What Is Being Done?
In 2021, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Healthy Environments Active Living (HEAL) program contracted with 4 community-based organizations (CBOs) to develop and administer a survey to identify the effects of being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services in healthcare access among Black/African American and American Indian/Alaska Native populations in Utah. Organizations included Best of Africa, International Rescue Committee, Salt Lake City, Utah Muslim Civic League, and Utah State University, Blanding. The survey asked about demographics, social drivers of health, healthcare access, respect and treatment in healthcare, and chronic diseases. [https://heal.utah.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Healthcare-Access-Survey-Report-FINAL_032023.pdf You can access the full report here.]Health Program Information
The Utah DHHS Office of Health Equity has a mission to advance health equity and reduce health disparities in Utah and a vision for all people to have a fair opportunity at reaching their highest health potential given that health is crucial for well-being, longevity, and economic and social mobility. This is achieved through our guiding principle that health equity is the principle underlying our commitment to reduce and, ultimately, eliminate health disparities by addressing its drivers. Pursuing health equity means striving for the highest possible standard of health for all people and giving special attention to the needs of those communities at greatest risk for health disparities.Related Indicators
Related Relevant Population Characteristics Indicators:
- Utah Population Characteristics: Age Distribution of the Population
- Utah Population Characteristics: Education Level in the Population
- Utah Population Characteristics: Household Income
- No Health Insurance Coverage
- Utah Population Characteristics: Poverty, All Persons
- Personal Doctor or Health Care Provider
- Utah Population Characteristics: Racial and Ethnic Composition of the Population
- Routine Medical Care Visits
Related Health Care System Factors Indicators:
Related Health Status Outcomes Indicators:
Graphical Data Views
Percentage of adults who reported being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services when receiving healthcare in Utah in the past 2 years by race/ethnicity, 2022 and 2023 combined
| Race/ethnicity group | Percentage of adults | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | Note | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 9 | ||||||
| Hispanic/Latino | 7.5% | 6.2% | 9.2% | |||
| American Indian/Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino | 11.5% | 6.7% | 19.2% | |||
| Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino | 3.5% | 1.7% | 7.3% | * | ||
| Black/African American, non-Hispanic/Latino | 16.3% | 9.4% | 26.6% | |||
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | 5.8% | 2.7% | 12.2% | * | ||
| White, non-Hispanic/Latino | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.9% | |||
| Other, non-Hispanic/Latino | 6.8% | 2.7% | 15.8% | * | ||
| 2+ races, non-Hispanic/Latino | 13.5% | 8.9% | 19.8% | |||
| All races/ethnicities | 6.1% | 5.7% | 6.6% | |||
Data Notes
Please note that in 2023 the question for race changed. These categories represent respondents reporting a single race or ethnicity alone. If multiple races were given, responses are in the "Two or more races" category. *Use caution in interpreting; the estimate has a coefficient of variation > 30% and is therefore deemed unreliable by Utah Department of Health and Human Services standards.Data Source
Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/query/selection/brfss/BRFSSSelection.html]Percentage of adults who reported being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services when receiving healthcare in Utah in the past 2 years by reason type, 2023
| Reason type | Percentage of adults | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 8 | ||||||
| Financial or socio-economic status | 2.1% | 1.7% | 2.6% | |||
| Sex | 1.9% | 1.5% | 2.4% | |||
| Insurance status | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.2% | |||
| Race, ethnicity, or skin color | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | |||
| Disability status | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.6% | |||
| Gender identity or expression | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | |||
| Sexual orientation | 0.7% | 0.5% | 1.0% | |||
| Ability to speak English | 0.6% | 0.4% | 1.0% | |||
Data Source
Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/query/selection/brfss/BRFSSSelection.html]Percentage of adults who reported being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services when receiving healthcare in Utah in the past 2 years by year, 2021-2023
| Year | Percentage of adults | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 3 | ||||||
| 2021 | 5.0% | 4.5% | 5.6% | |||
| 2022 | 6.1% | 5.4% | 6.8% | |||
| 2023 | 6.2% | 5.5% | 6.9% | |||
Data Source
Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/query/selection/brfss/BRFSSSelection.html]Percentage of adults who delayed care because of fear of being treated with less respect or receiving lower quality services when receiving healthcare in Utah by year, 2021-2023
| Year | Percentage of adults | Lower Limit | Upper Limit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Record Count: 3 | ||||||
| 2021 | 5.2% | 4.6% | 5.8% | |||
| 2022 | 6.3% | 5.6% | 7.0% | |||
| 2023 | 7.2% | 6.5% | 7.9% | |||
Data Source
Utah Department of Health and Human Services Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS) [https://ibis.utah.gov/ibisph-view/query/selection/brfss/BRFSSSelection.html]References and community resources
[https://health.gov/healthypeople/objectives-and-data/browse-objectives/health-care-access-and-quality Healthy People 2030 - Health Care Access and Quality] [https://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/10.2105/AJPH.2012.300773 The State of Research on Racial/Ethnic Discrimination in the Receipt of Health Care]More Resources and Links
Additional indicator data by state and county may be found on these websites:- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) WONDER database, a system for disseminating public health data and information.
- United States Census Bureau data dashboard.
- Utah Healthy Places Index, evidence-based and peer-reviewed tool, supports efforts to prioritize equitable community investments, develop critical programs and policies across the state, and much more.
- County Health Rankings
- Kaiser Family Foundation's State Health Facts
Medical literature can be queried at PubMed library.
Page Content Updated On 10/29/2024,
Published on 11/01/2024