Archives of Epidemiology & Public Health Research(AEPHR)

Master of Science Degree is in Epidemiology, USA

Publications

• Research Article   
  The Impact of New York SAFE Act Reporting on Gun Owners’ Health Care Decisions
  Author(s): Sandra D Richardson*
  
  Introduction: Little is understood about the impact of mental health reporting laws on mental health care seeking by gun owners. Methods: An anonymous online survey among gun owners, United States Census Bureau data, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) data, New York State (NYS) Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) data, and an estimate of gun ownership were utilized to roll up results to a NYS population level. Results: Results show that among gun owners and because of the New York Secure Ammunitions and Firearms Enforcement Act (NY SAFE Act) mental health reporting, 93.3% have less trust or do not trust in mental health providers and 94.4% are less likely to seek mental health care if they need it. As a result of this law approximately 243 NYS gun owners are less likely to s.. Read More»
  

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