What are the Epidemiological Methods Used to Study Access?
Epidemiologists use various methods to study access to mental health services, including:
1. Surveys: Population-based surveys can provide data on the prevalence of mental health issues and service utilization. 2. Cohort Studies: These studies follow groups over time to assess how access to services affects mental health outcomes. 3. Case-Control Studies: These compare individuals with mental health conditions (cases) to those without (controls) to identify barriers and facilitators of access. 4. Geospatial Analysis: This method examines the distribution of mental health services and identifies areas with unmet needs.
