Behavioral Health Needs, Barriers, and Parent Preferences in Rural Pediatric Primary Care.

Objective: The goal of this study was to examine modifiable factors related to health disparities by exploring the role of predisposing, need, and enabling characteristics on mental/behavioral health treatment-seeking behaviors in a rural sample. Parental treatment preferences and knowledge about treatment options were also examined.

Methods: One hundred eighteen parents completed questionnaires assessing demographics, child prior psychological treatment, child psychological symptoms, barriers to care, mental health stigma, and willingness to seek services across settings.