Exploring barriers and facilitators to pediatric dermatology care for minority families revealed surprising insights on racial concordance.
- Family members of Black, Hispanic, and American Indian/Alaska Native children value being heard and having their concerns addressed when accessing pediatric dermatology care.
- A study conducted by Lucinda L. Kohn, MD, MHS, explored barriers and facilitators to pediatric dermatology care through interviews with 32 parents/guardians at Children’s Hospital Colorado.
- Barriers identified included distrust of the healthcare system, lack of awareness about dermatology, financial constraints, and distance to the hospital.
- Facilitators to care included providers who share a similar background, increased representation from the family’s community in healthcare, and normalizing dermatology care.
- The study’s qualitative design limits generalizability but offers insights into improving access to pediatric dermatology care for diverse and underserved families.
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Dermatology, Pediatrics, Public Health & Prevention