Publications by authors named "Kevin M Dillon"
Deaf perceptions about treatment for alcohol use and mental health.
J Subst Use Addict Treat
March 2024
Introduction: Recent research suggests that alcohol use disorder may be more prevalent in the Deaf community, a diverse sociolinguistic minority group. However, rates of treatment-seeking among Deaf individuals are even lower than in the general society. This study used the Theory of Planned Behavior to identify Deaf adults' beliefs about treatment that may prevent their treatment-seeking behaviors.
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- - The study investigates healthcare disparities faced by Deaf individuals using American Sign Language (ASL) in the emergency department (ED), focusing on their access to common care practices compared to hearing individuals.
- - Data from ED visits in 2018 showed that Deaf ASL users were significantly less likely to receive laboratory tests, peripheral intravenous lines, and imaging compared to hearing patients, along with fewer hospital admissions.
- - The findings indicate a systemic issue in the provision of ED care for Deaf patients, highlighting the need for further research to understand and address these disparities.