Ulcer-related problems and health care needs in patients with venous leg ulceration: A descriptive, cross-sectional study

2007 ◽  
Vol 44 (8) ◽  
pp. 1296-1303 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maud M. Heinen ◽  
Anke Persoon ◽  
Peter van de Kerkhof ◽  
Marisol Otero ◽  
Theo van Achterberg
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional

scholarly journals Unmet health care needs of elderly residing on urban areas of Sunsari District, Nepal. A Cross Sectional Study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh Poudel ◽  
Asmita Ojha ◽  
Deepak Kumar Yadav ◽  
Ram Bilakshan Sah ◽  
Avaniendra Chakravartty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Ageing Population ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unmet Health Care Needs

Abstract Background : Global ageing population is in increasing trend. Morbidity increases with age and enhances the burden of health problems that results in new challenges to meet the additional demands. There can be various types of issues such as health problems, health care utilization, physical and social care which should be carefully assessed and addressed.Objective : This study aimed to assess the unmet health care needs among elderly.Methodology : A Community based, House to House, Cross sectional study was conducted in urban areas of sunsari district using face to face interview. Sample size of 530 elderly were selected by Systematic proportionate random sampling technique.Results : This study unfurled the prevalence of unmet need for consultation for Near vision 52.3%, Far vision 53.7%%, Hearing 79.7%, Dental 79.4%, Hypertension 6.7%, Diabetes 3.9%, CVD 5.3 %, and of at least one Unmet Health care need to be 64.9%. At least one unmet health need was significantly associated with higher odds among elderly of age more than 70, of dalit and janajati ethnicity, illiterate, poor, those with difficulty leaving home, distance of health facility > 30 mins, and those with depressive symptoms.Conclusion : The study highlighted higher prevalence and associated factors related to unmet health care needs among elderly. There is an urgent need to promote geriatric health services and make it available at the primary health care level.

scholarly journals Unmet health care needs of elderly residing on urban areas of Sunsari District, Nepal. A Cross Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mukesh Poudel ◽  
Asmita Ojha ◽  
Deepak Kumar Yadav ◽  
Ram Bilakshan Sah ◽  
Avaniendra Chakravartty ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Unmet Health Care Needs

Abstract Background: The global aging population is in increasing trend. Morbidity increases with age and enhances the burden of health problems that result in new challenges to meet additional demands. There can be various types of issues such as health problems, health care utilization, physical and social care which should be carefully assessed and addressed. This study aimed to assess the unmet health care needs among elderly. Methods: A Community based, House to House, Cross-sectional study was conducted in urban areas of the sunsari district using face to face interviews. The sample size of 530 elderly was selected by a systematic proportionate random sampling technique. Results: This study unfurled the prevalence of unmet need for consultation for Nearsightedness 52.3%, Farsightedness 53.7%%, Hearing 79.7%, Dental 79.4%, Hypertension 6.7%, Diabetes 3.9%, CVD 5.3 % among those with these specific health needs and of at least one Unmet Health care need to be 64.9% among the studied participants. At least one unmet health need was significantly associated with higher odds among elderly age more than 70, of dalit and janajati ethnicity, illiterate, poor, those with difficulty leaving home, the distance of health facility > 30 mins, and those with depressive symptoms. Conclusion: The study highlighted the higher prevalence and associated factors related to unmet health care needs among the elderly which should be addressed to promote healthy ageing. There is an urgent need to promote geriatric health services and make it available at the primary health care level the first level of contact with a national health system.

scholarly journals A CROSS SECTIONAL STUDY OF HEALTH SEEKING BEHAVIOUR AND OUT OF POCKET EXPENSES AMONG ELDERLY IN THE RURAL POPULATION IN INDORE.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Akanksha Lazarus ◽  
Aarti Sahasrabudhhe ◽  
V.K. Arora
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Regular Treatment ◽  
Out Of Pocket Expenses

Background: Population ageing is global phenomenon. In India, size and share of elderly population is growing fast. The elderly due to increased morbidity from chronic disease have long term health care needs. The cost of the health care during old age appears to be very high. Objectives: 1. To determine health seeking behaviour of elderly rural population of Indore.        2. To assess their out of pocket expense. Methods: A Cross sectional study was conducted at Field practice area of Index Medical College, Indore in November 2017 to February 2018. A semi structured questionnaire was administered using the interview technique. Sample Size calculated was 250 by Simple Random Sampling. Elderly 60 years of age and above were included in the study. Study variables included sociodemographic parameters such as age, sex, education, occupation, socioeconomic status, and marital status. Data entry and statistical analysis used SPSS version 20.0.  Results:  Out of 250 participants 139 were males and 111 were females.76.2% elderly suffering from chronic illness were on regular treatment, Prevalence of chronic illness (75.9%) was highest in participants who were above 80 years. The reason for not taking regular treatment in 57.7% elderly was expensive medicines and 29.6% showed ignorance towards health seeking in terms of treatment prescribed, 62% participants get the money from their children or other family members for their health care needs. Conclusions: Out of the total expenditure on health care, nearly half of it is towards medicines. Treatment cost for chronic morbidities is also quite high. When older persons are economically dependent, increasing health expenditure adds to the economic burden on the family. Elderly patients should be encouraged to visit government health setups and avail the benefits of various government health policies. Keywords: Ageing, elderly, rural, health seeking, out of pocket expenses.

scholarly journals Sexual, addiction and mental health care needs among men who have sex with men practicing chemsex – a cross-sectional study in the Netherlands

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 101074 ◽  
Author(s):  
Y.J. Evers ◽  
C.J.P.A. Hoebe ◽  
N.H.T.M. Dukers-Muijrers ◽  
C.J.G. Kampman ◽  
S. Kuizenga-Wessel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
The Netherlands ◽  
Sexual Addiction ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Sex With Men

scholarly journals Health care needs and use of health care services among newly arrived Syrian refugees: a cross-sectional study

CMAJ Open ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. E354-E358 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anna Oda ◽  
Andrew Tuck ◽  
Branka Agic ◽  
Michaela Hynie ◽  
Brenda Roche ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Services ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Services ◽  
Use Of Health Care

Oral Findings of Children, Adolescents and Young Adults Affected by Muccopolysaccharidosis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 ◽  
pp. 64-70
Author(s):  
Vinod Anju ◽  
Raj Sunil N ◽  
Chinnappa Anitha
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Oral Care ◽  
Oral Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Needs ◽  
Poor Oral Hygiene ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lysosomal Disorder

Objectives: Mucopolysaccharidosis (MPS) comprises of a set of rare inherited lysosomal disorder which results in deposition of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in various tissues and organs resulting in disturbances in the developing structures. The aim of the study was to systematically record the oral findings of patients diagnosed with MPS and subsequently assess their oral health needs. Methodology: A cross- sectional study was conducted on patients diagnosed with MPS (n=57). Complete soft tissue and hard tissue examination was done and the findings recorded. DMFT or def indices were recorded in accordance with WHO criteria and methods. Results: The study showed that the patients diagnosed with MPS have higher oral health care needs owing to the anatomical and pathological changes. The study showed that the patients diagnosed with MPS had poor oral hygiene and high caries incidence. However, the number of filled teeth in spite of high caries index wassignificantly less which showed neglected oral care. Interpretation and Conclusion: The patients diagnosed with MPS have higher oral health care needs. Hence, regular dental evaluation and treatment must be incorporated in their health care regimen.

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