Topic > Pacific Islander Case Study - 1443

Health deficiencies in the community are linked to lack of access to public health workers and limited resources (Ackley & Ladwig, 2014). According to the Center for Disease Control, “absence of health insurance coverage and mistrust of Western medicine may contribute to lower hepatitis B testing rates among Pacific Islanders.” These same factors influence testing rates for other disparities as well. Studies have shown that health insurance coverage has increased compliance with medical treatment plans by making services, devices, and medications more accessible (NHPI Affairs,