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Multigenerational perceptions of mental health services among deaf
adults in Florida.

Feldman DM, Gum A.





The objective of the study was to better understand the perceptions and
needs of multigenerational Deaf adults related to mental health
services.



A survey sampled participants who were between 20 and 85 years old and
Deaf.



Questions were developed to identify the perspectives of Deaf adults
related to the availability of mental health services, preferences for
these services, and current utilization of services.



Participants were grouped into age (years) categories: young adult
(18-34), middle adult (35-54), older adult (55-65), and oldest (66-).



Category response trends were examined using chi-square analysis. The
analysis showed significant differences in the preferences and
utilization of mental health care. These data also suggested preferences
for service delivery. These data indicate areas of importance related to
the development of programs and services for Deaf adults and to indicate
where funding for services would be best utilized.



Am Ann Deaf. 2007 Fall;152(4):391-7.







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