Kathryn G. Kietzman
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View article: Evacuation and Transportation Barriers Among Vulnerable Populations in Natural Hazard-Related Disasters: A Scoping Review
Evacuation and Transportation Barriers Among Vulnerable Populations in Natural Hazard-Related Disasters: A Scoping Review Open
Background and Aim: Natural hazard-related disasters such as wildfires, hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods pose significant risks to older adults, individuals with disabilities, and those with chronic health conditions. Transportation-rel…
View article: The role of financial difficulty on the health and well-being of adults with functional limitations that may require long-term services and supports
The role of financial difficulty on the health and well-being of adults with functional limitations that may require long-term services and supports Open
Access to Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) is a big concern for many older adults and adults with disabilities who strive to live independently at home. People who have functional limitations that hinder completion of essential day-t…
View article: Equity in Health Care Access, Utilization, and Experiences for Latino Children in California by Parental Citizenship and Household Language, 2021–22
Equity in Health Care Access, Utilization, and Experiences for Latino Children in California by Parental Citizenship and Household Language, 2021–22 Open
Patterns of health care access, utilization, and experiences among Latino children in immigrant families in California are improving, which are likely associated with recent inclusive health policies in the state.
View article: THE HEALTH OF DIVERSE CALIFORNIANS WITH NEEDS FOR LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
THE HEALTH OF DIVERSE CALIFORNIANS WITH NEEDS FOR LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS Open
This study used data from the 2019-2020 California Long-Term Services and Supports (CA-LTSS) survey to identify differences in health outcomes within a population of older adults and adults with disabilities. Our study sample included 2030…
View article: The “disproportionate costs” of immigrant policy on the health of Latinx and Asian immigrants
The “disproportionate costs” of immigrant policy on the health of Latinx and Asian immigrants Open
View article: Immigrants’ Enforcement Experiences and Concern about Accessing Public Benefits or Services
Immigrants’ Enforcement Experiences and Concern about Accessing Public Benefits or Services Open
Although exclusionary immigration policies are associated with fear of deportation and avoidance of public benefits, relationships between immigration enforcement policy and public charge policies are largely unknown. Using a California po…
View article: DISABILITY STATUS, FINANCIAL STRAIN, AND SUBJECTIVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR PEOPLE WITH LTSS NEEDS IN CALIFORNIA
DISABILITY STATUS, FINANCIAL STRAIN, AND SUBJECTIVE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING FOR PEOPLE WITH LTSS NEEDS IN CALIFORNIA Open
Many people with needs for Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) are vulnerable to financial strain, a chronic economic stressor that may negatively affect a person’s well-being. This study examines the extent to which financial strain me…
View article: Social exclusion at the intersections of immigration, employment, and healthcare policy: A qualitative study of Mexican and Chinese immigrants in California
Social exclusion at the intersections of immigration, employment, and healthcare policy: A qualitative study of Mexican and Chinese immigrants in California Open
While immigrants in the US suffer poor access to healthcare in general, access within immigrant populations varies notably by legal status and employment. Intersections between immigration, employment, and healthcare policy have shaped imm…
View article: Using Population-Level Data to Assess Need for and Use of Long-Term Services and Supports in California
Using Population-Level Data to Assess Need for and Use of Long-Term Services and Supports in California Open
In response to aging and disability stakeholder advocacy in California, the state’s 2018-19 budget included support for the development of a study of Californians with needs for long-term services and supports (LTSS). Existing data on LTSS…
View article: Disparities in Financial Strain for Older Adults and People With Disabilities in California
Disparities in Financial Strain for Older Adults and People With Disabilities in California Open
This study examines disparities in the experience of financial strain among older adults and people with disabilities by age, gender, race/ethnicity, poverty, and disability type. People with disabilities refer to those who report cognitiv…
View article: Formerly Homeless and Other Stakeholder Perspectives of a Permanent Supportive Housing Program in Los Angeles County
Formerly Homeless and Other Stakeholder Perspectives of a Permanent Supportive Housing Program in Los Angeles County Open
In 2012, the Department of Health Services in Los Angeles County created the Housing for Health (HFH) initiative, which provides permanent supportive housing (PSH) and rental subsidies to homeless individuals who are among the highest util…
View article: ADVANCING POLICY TO BUILD A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS
ADVANCING POLICY TO BUILD A BEHAVIORAL HEALTH WORKFORCE THAT ADDRESSES THE NEEDS OF OLDER ADULTS Open
California’s Mental Health Services Act has infused funding for workforce education and training into the public mental health system. However, funding has not kept pace with an existing behavioral health workforce shortage crisis, the rap…
View article: Linking primary care and community organizations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates: the HAPPI project
Linking primary care and community organizations to increase colorectal cancer screening rates: the HAPPI project Open
Multi-sectoral collaborations hold promise for increasing awareness and use of CPS in underserved communities.
View article: Multisectoral Collaborations to Increase the Use of Recommended Cancer Screening and Other Clinical Preventive Services by Older Adults
Multisectoral Collaborations to Increase the Use of Recommended Cancer Screening and Other Clinical Preventive Services by Older Adults Open
The Healthy Aging Partnerships in Prevention Initiative (HAPPI) is a multisectoral collaboration that aims to increase use of recommended cancer screening and other clinical preventive services (CPS) among underserved African American and …
View article: CALIFORNIA’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT: DOES IT SUPPORT AN OLDER ADULT SYSTEM OF CARE?
CALIFORNIA’S MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES ACT: DOES IT SUPPORT AN OLDER ADULT SYSTEM OF CARE? Open
The Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) passed by voters in California in 2004, has the goal of transforming the delivery of public mental health to a model of consumer wellness, recovery, and resilience. This paper presents results from the…
View article: FEE-FOR-SERVICE OR MANAGED CARE? INVESTIGATING DUAL ELIGIBLE CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR HEALTH CARE
FEE-FOR-SERVICE OR MANAGED CARE? INVESTIGATING DUAL ELIGIBLE CONSUMER PREFERENCES FOR HEALTH CARE Open
The CHOICE study investigated the preferences and decision-making behaviors of dual eligible health care consumers (i.e., those eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal) in Los Angeles California. Between April 2014 and March 2015, eligible…
View article: Pathways to Advancing Aging Policy-Relevant Research in Academic Settings
Pathways to Advancing Aging Policy-Relevant Research in Academic Settings Open
Policy-level changes have a significant influence on the health and well-being of aging populations. Yet there is often a gap between scientific knowledge and policy action. Although previous research has identified barriers and facilitato…
View article: Walking the Line: Navigating Market and Gift Economies of Care in a Consumer‐Directed Home‐Based Care Program for Older Adults
Walking the Line: Navigating Market and Gift Economies of Care in a Consumer‐Directed Home‐Based Care Program for Older Adults Open
Policy Points : Policies that cut or restrict formal long‐term services and supports for older adults can either push caregivers to provide uncompensated care or leave older adults with unmet needs for care. Increased pressure to provide u…
View article: HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIPS IN PREVENTION INITIATIVE (HAPPI)
HEALTHY AGING PARTNERSHIPS IN PREVENTION INITIATIVE (HAPPI) Open
from HCRC focus group conducted with participants from a treatment church were used along with quantitative variables reflecting the qualitative themes analyzed across four phases in the study (baseline, 6, 18 and 24 mo).Key themes identif…