Document Type
Research Report
Publisher
University of Montana Rural Institute
Publication Date
12-1-2014
Disciplines
Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Public Health
Abstract
People with disabilities who live in rural areas experience higher rates of disability than their urban counterparts. At the same time, they have less access to services and supports to address both medical and disability related needs. Based on their circumstances, they may be at greater risk for mental health conditions; however, little is known about their mental health status. The purpose of this study was threefold: 1) to examine the incidence of mental health symptoms reported by a population-based sample of adults with disabilities, 2) to develop a brief screening instrument to identify adults with disabilities who are experiencing elevated mental health symptoms, and 3) to examine how this screening instrument performs over time.
Keywords
rural, disability, health and wellness, seconday conditions
Rights
© 2014 RTC:Rural
Granting Agency
National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research
Acknowledgement
Our research is supported by grant #H133B080023 from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Project Number
H133B080023
Recommended Citation
Ravesloot, Craig Ph. D. and Rural Institute, University of Montana, "Secondary Mental Health Conditions Reported by Rural Adults with Mobility and Sensory Impairments" (2014). Health and Wellness. 41.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_health_wellness/41