March 3, 2026Open Access

Social Determinants of Health and Preventive Service Utilization in a U.S. Community Health Center: An Application of the Andersen and Aday Model

Key Points

Preventive service utilization is closely linked to socioeconomic disadvantage, highlighting significant disparities.
Mental health needs also play a critical role in influencing healthcare access and preventive service use among populations.
Addressing social determinants of health is crucial in promoting more equitable healthcare access and outcomes.
Findings may enable targeted interventions to improve service utilization among high-risk communities.

Abstract

Socioeconomic disadvantage and mental health needs are strongly associated with preventive service utilization in this FQHC population, consistent with the Andersen and Aday model and international evidence (Braveman Marmot et al., 2008; Magnan, 2021). Addressing SDOH-including poverty, unemployment, mental health, and access barriers-remains essential for advancing health equity in high-risk communities (World Health Organization, 2008; Artiga & Hinton, 2022).

Social Determinants of Health and Preventive Service Utilization in a U.S. Community Health Center: An Application of the Andersen and Aday Model

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