Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2025
Advisor
Jeannette Manger
Abstract
Background: This paper explores causational and correlational relationships between residential segregation and mental health outcomes for 88 counties within Ohio. Alongside mental health outcomes, additional variables evaluated include access to mental health and primary care.
Objective: To determine relationships between residential segregation index and mental health outcomes in Ohio between 2016-2023.
Methods: Data will be obtained from County Health Rankings and Roadmap. Inclusion criteria specify counties within Ohio with data obtained from 2016 and 2023. All data points provided within the selected variables located in County Health Rankings and Roadmap will be included. Variables included are residential segregation, mental health providers, primary care physicians, percentage of the population under 65 who are uninsured, poor mental health days, and frequent mental distress. Linear and multiple regression tests, ANOVA tests, paired T-tests, and Pearson correlation tests will be used to analyze the relationships between various variables to evaluate the relationship between residential segregation and mental health outcomes.
Repository Citation
Mohammed, W., & Qin, H. (2025). Residential Segregation and Mental Health Outcomes in Ohio in 2023. Wright State University. Dayton, Ohio.
