Clarann Weinert, Wade G Hill, Charlene A Winters, Sandra W Kuntz, Kimberly Rowse, Tanis Hernandez, Brad Black, Shirley Cudney
A cross-sectional exploratory study was conducted to describe the psychosocial health status of persons seeking health care for exposure to Libby amphibole asbestos (LAA). Health indicators including depression, stress, acceptance of illness, and satisfaction with access and financial aspects of care were obtained via electronic and paper-pencil survey. The exposure pathway and demographic data were gleaned from the health record. Of the 386 participants, more than one-third (34.5%) demonstrated significant levels of psychological distress...
2011: ISRN Nursing