Publications by authors named "Jacqueline L Figler"
Article Synopsis
- The research investigates how patients' stereotypes about health care providers impact their health care decisions through three studies focusing on different low-income groups.
- Study 1 links negative stereotypes to lower health care satisfaction and reduced help-seeking behavior in a low-income clinic setting.
- Study 2 shows that positive stereotypes improve treatment adherence and satisfaction among low-income individuals with HIV, while Study 3 highlights that these stereotypes also influence satisfaction and care-seeking among homeless individuals.
- The overall findings emphasize the importance of understanding patients' beliefs about health care providers to improve satisfaction and health outcomes.
