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New York City Taxi Drivers' Knowledge and Perceptions of the Affordable Care Act.

Authors :
Gany, Francesca
Flores, Cristina
Winkel, Gary
Alam, Ishtiaq
Genoff, Margaux
Leng, Jennifer
Source :
Journal of Community Health. Dec2015, Vol. 40 Issue 6, p1130-1139. 10p. 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

This study was conducted to assess New York City taxi drivers' knowledge and perceptions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). A cross-sectional street-intercept study design was used to assess drivers' knowledge about the ACA. A 146-item questionnaire was administered from September 12 to December 6, 2013 to 175 yellow taxi and for-hire vehicle drivers. 91 % of drivers were foreign-born; 50 % were uninsured. Mean knowledge about the ACA was quite low; 78 % of the sample either knew nothing or only a little bit about the ACA. 77 % wanted more information about the ACA. Greater English proficiency, more years driving a taxi, and knowledge of having or not having a pre-existing health condition (vs. not knowing) were related to higher ACA knowledge levels. Knowledge of a pre-existing condition (whether they had one or not) compared to those who lacked such knowledge was also an important predictor of the perception of whether the ACA would have a positive impact. To facilitate enrollment, efforts should focus on occupationally-focused initiatives that educate drivers at their places of work and leisure, to raise the overall knowledge levels and enrollment of the community. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00945145
Volume :
40
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Community Health
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
110606253
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10900-015-0039-8