RACE AS A MODERATOR OF THE PREDICTION OF RECEIPT OF AFTERCARE AND PSYCHIATRIC-HOSPITALIZATION

Race proved to be an important moderator variable in the prediction of the receipt of aftercare and psychiatric hospitalization. Only one va riable, currently receiving outpatient treatment, predicted receipt of aftercare for both African-Americans and Caucasians. Other predictors for African-Americans were not receiving a substance abuse referral, receiving a mental health referral, and having an appointment. For Cau casians, other predictors were being female, having previous psychiatr ic admissions, no substance use disorder diagnosis, and not being admi tted at index. More previous admissions and recent outpatient treatmen t predicted hospitalization for both racial groups. Additional predict ors for African-Americans were being male, not being accompanied to th e psychiatric emergency room (PER) by family, and receiving less inten se aftercare. The only other predictor for Caucasians was being accomp anied to the PER by the police.