Hodgson C, Feldman W, Corber S, Quinn A
Adolescence. 1986 Summer;21(82):383-90.
In a random, mailed survey, 730 adolescents supplied information on their patterns and preferences for health care. The majority of respondents reported that they usually receive medical care from a private physician. Girls consulted physicians more frequently than boys, but there was no significant variation by age or social group. As the age of the respondent increased, the proportion visiting pediatricians decreased. When asked what they liked and disliked about their physician, respondents placed great emphasis upon the personal characteristics of the practitioner. Long waiting periods were the most common complaint. A significant proportion of adolescents with health concerns do not consult a health professional, even in cases where efficacious treatment may be available. Nervous/emotional problems, obesity, and birth control are concerns of adolescents which should be discussed with health professionals.
在一项随机邮寄调查中，730名青少年提供了他们的医疗保健模式和偏好信息。大多数受访者表示，他们通常从私人医生那里接受医疗服务。女孩比男孩更频繁地咨询医生，但在年龄或社会群体方面没有显著差异。随着受访者年龄的增加，看儿科医生的比例下降。当被问及对医生的喜欢和不喜欢之处时，受访者非常强调医生的个人特质。等待时间过长是最常见的抱怨。相当一部分有健康问题的青少年即使在可能有有效治疗方法的情况下也不咨询健康专家。神经/情绪问题、肥胖和节育是青少年应该与健康专家讨论的问题。
