Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults

Background: Social determinants are the leading causes of health disparities. Yet health care systems have not systemically addressed social determinants of health as it pertains to adolescents and young adults (AYAs), among other populations in need. This study identified promising innovative progr...

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Main Authors: Kathleen P. Tebb, Gingi Pica, Lauren Twietmeyer, Angela Diaz, Claire D. Brindis
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mary Ann Liebert 2018-11-01
Series:Health Equity
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Online Access:https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2018.0011
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spelling doaj-a66f6d0d60c7461880a552cb5523d77a2020-11-24T23:10:04ZengMary Ann LiebertHealth Equity 2473-12422018-11-012132132810.1089/HEQ.2018.0011Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young AdultsKathleen P. Tebb0Gingi Pica1Lauren Twietmeyer2Angela Diaz3Claire D. Brindis4Claire D. Brindis5Division of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Benioff Children's Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Resource Center, University of CaliforniaICF InternationalDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Benioff Children's Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Resource Center, University of CaliforniaIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Mount Sinai Adolescent Health CenterDivision of Adolescent and Young Adult Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Benioff Children's Hospital and the Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Resource Center, University of CaliforniaPhilip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies and the Adolescent and Young Adult Health National Resource Center, University of CaliforniaBackground: Social determinants are the leading causes of health disparities. Yet health care systems have not systemically addressed social determinants of health as it pertains to adolescents and young adults (AYAs), among other populations in need. This study identified promising innovative programs across the United States. Methods: Thirteen representatives from 10 programs completed a 45-min telephone interview. Transcripts were reviewed and analyzed to identify cross-cutting themes. Results: Strategies included increasing access to quality, comprehensive and confidential health services, addressing the holistic needs of AYAs, collaborations across the health care delivery systems and other community services, and leveraging technology. Conclusion: This study showcased innovative approaches to inform future efforts.https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2018.0011social determinants of healthinterventionsadolescentsyoung adults
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author Kathleen P. Tebb
Gingi Pica
Lauren Twietmeyer
Angela Diaz
Claire D. Brindis
Claire D. Brindis
spellingShingle Kathleen P. Tebb
Gingi Pica
Lauren Twietmeyer
Angela Diaz
Claire D. Brindis
Claire D. Brindis
Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
Health Equity
social determinants of health
interventions
adolescents
young adults
author_facet Kathleen P. Tebb
Gingi Pica
Lauren Twietmeyer
Angela Diaz
Claire D. Brindis
Claire D. Brindis
author_sort Kathleen P. Tebb
title Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
title_short Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
title_full Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
title_fullStr Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
title_full_unstemmed Innovative Approaches to Address Social Determinants of Health Among Adolescents and Young Adults
title_sort innovative approaches to address social determinants of health among adolescents and young adults
publisher Mary Ann Liebert
series Health Equity
issn 2473-1242
publishDate 2018-11-01
description Background: Social determinants are the leading causes of health disparities. Yet health care systems have not systemically addressed social determinants of health as it pertains to adolescents and young adults (AYAs), among other populations in need. This study identified promising innovative programs across the United States. Methods: Thirteen representatives from 10 programs completed a 45-min telephone interview. Transcripts were reviewed and analyzed to identify cross-cutting themes. Results: Strategies included increasing access to quality, comprehensive and confidential health services, addressing the holistic needs of AYAs, collaborations across the health care delivery systems and other community services, and leveraging technology. Conclusion: This study showcased innovative approaches to inform future efforts.
topic social determinants of health
interventions
adolescents
young adults
url https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/full/10.1089/HEQ.2018.0011
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