Community-Based Medicine and Social Networks (Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD & National Institutes of Health NIH)

Investigators


Diego A. Martínez

Kathleen Page

Context

Community trust and local networks strongly influence participation in healthcare services, especially among vulnerable populations.

What we do

This research studies how community networks, mobile health tools, and locally embedded care models improve access to healthcare. The work analyzes operational and behavioral mechanisms shaping participation and service uptake.

Why it matters

Findings help design community-based interventions that reduce barriers to care.