Welcome to the neighborhood: does where you live affect the use of nutrition, health, and welfare programs?

Authors :: De Marco, Molly
De Marco, Allison C.
Source :: Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare. March, 2009, Vol. 36 Issue 1, 141-166
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: A study was conducted to investigate the impact of neighborhood characteristics on the use of nutrition, health, and welfare programs. Hierarchical linear models are used in the study. Findings indicate that individual and perceived neighborhood disorder factors are related to social service use.

Subjects :: Neighborhood -- Research
Social service -- Usage
Welfare -- Research
Sociology and social work

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