Table I.
Barrier | Text of survey item* |
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Leaving work | “It is hard to get out of work to go to appointments at [medical center].” |
Childcare | “It is difficult to get child care so that you can go to appointments at [medical center].” |
Transportation | “Transportation to [medical center] is a problem.” |
Getting an appointment quickly | “You can get an appointment quickly at [medical center].” |
Understanding providers | “At [medical center], it is hard to understand what doctors and nurses are saying to you.” |
Communicating with office | “It is easy to communicate with the doctors’ offices at [medical center].” |
Locating office | “It is easy to find doctors’ offices at [medical center].” |
Interpreters unavailable | “Interpreter services are available at [medical center] if you need them.” |
Inconvenient office hours | “At [medical center], office hours are convenient.” |
Health insurance coverage | “[Child] has health insurance that pays for appointments at [medical center].” |
Stem: “Please tell me if each statement is true for you by answering definitely yes, somewhat yes, somewhat no, or definitely no.”