Prevalence of Frequent Mental Distress Among Illinois Adults With Chronic Conditions: Estimates From the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011 to 2017.

Purpose: The objective of this study was to examine frequent mental distress (FMD) by demographics, chronic conditions, and health risk factors among Illinois adults.

Design: Descriptive analyses included χ and pairwise tests to examine how FMD status differed by selected characteristics and Cox proportional hazards regression analysis to examine the association between FMD and chronic conditions and risk factors.

Setting: Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2011 to 2017 (n = 37 312).

Evidence-Based Interventions for High Blood Pressure and Glycemic Control Among Illinois Health Systems.

Introduction: Evidence-based interventions (referral, team-based care, self-management, and self-monitoring) for chronic disease management are well documented and widely used by Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). However, how these interventions are implemented varies substantially.

Methods: The Illinois Health Information Systems Survey was deployed to 49 FQHCs.