@article{parizot_access_2003, title = {The access to care of underserver populations: a research among free clinics on the {Paris} area}, volume = {51}, url = {http://www.masson.fr/masson/portal/editorialproduct/ARTICLE.pdf?CodeRevue=RESPE&ProductCode=710&PathXML=REVUE/RESPE/2003/51/6/ARTICLE1110892548.xml&path=REVUE/RESPE/2003/51/6/1/pdf_57509.pdf}, abstract = {Background: Over the past ten years, especially in urban areas, an increase in the number of persons experiencing serious social problems has led to the creation of free clinics intended for people without health insurance or those of modest means. Methods: We present some of the results of a multidisciplinary (sociology and epidemiology) research project, carried out among patients consulting in five of these centres in the Paris area. Results:Statistical and qualitative analyses show the diversity of the populations using these centres, why they use them, the nature of the services and help they use there, and in addition, the social relationships which are created in the context of these care facilities. Conclusions: Results lead us to discuss lessons learned from the research which enhance our understanding of the determinants of health system use, not only among the vulnerable populations cared for in these centres, but perhaps for the population as a whole. ER - End of Reference}, number = {6}, journal = {Revue d'Epidémiologie et de santé publique. Epidemiology and Public Health}, author = {Parizot, Isabelle and Chauvin, Pierre}, year = {2003}, pages = {577--588}, }