Volume
33
Issue
5
Abstract
The cost of health care is a major public concern. This study surveyed various groups in five Eastern Ohio counties. Respondents were asked to indicate their level of concern about health care issues, identify the type of coverage carried, and assess their knowledge and attitudes about health insurance. Respondents did not know as much about health insurance as they thought. Most self-rated their knowledge as adequate, but could not define basic insurance terms. Some could not identify the type of coverage they carried, except by company name. Educators could target health insurance programs toward helping people understand their current coverage.
Recommended Citation
Keil, B. J., Chenoweth, K. K., Ferris, E., & Gaydos, B. D. (1995). An Assessment of Health Insurance Concerns. The Journal of Extension, 33(5), Article 8. https://open.clemson.edu/joe/vol33/iss5/8
