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Student Debt and Healthcare Service Usage

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Title: Student Debt and Healthcare Service Usage
Language: English
Authors: Pearson, Blain, Lee, Jae Min
Source: Journal of Financial Counseling and Planning. 2022 33(2):183-193.
Availability: Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education. 1500 West Third Avenue Suite 223, Columbus, OH 43212. Tel: 614-485-9650; Fax: 614-485-9621; Web site: https://connect.springerpub.com/content/sgrjfcp
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 11
Publication Date: 2022
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Descriptors: Debt (Financial), Access to Health Care, Student Loan Programs, Correlation, Health Behavior, Health Insurance, Student Characteristics
ISSN: 1052-3073
1947-7910
Abstract: This study investigated the association between student debt and healthcare service usage utilizing pooled data collected from the 2015 to 2018 waves of the National Financial Capability Study. The findings of this study suggest that, when compared to those without student debt, student debt holders have a lower likelihood of filling prescriptions for medicine, going to a doctor or clinic when they have a medical problem, and going to medical tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments. The findings and ensuing discussion add to the mounting evidence of the many challenges associated with student debt repayment.
Abstractor: As Provided
Entry Date: 2023
Accession Number: EJ1383266
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:This study investigated the association between student debt and healthcare service usage utilizing pooled data collected from the 2015 to 2018 waves of the National Financial Capability Study. The findings of this study suggest that, when compared to those without student debt, student debt holders have a lower likelihood of filling prescriptions for medicine, going to a doctor or clinic when they have a medical problem, and going to medical tests, treatments, and follow-up appointments. The findings and ensuing discussion add to the mounting evidence of the many challenges associated with student debt repayment.
ISSN:1052-3073
1947-7910