Economic and housing instability are linked to poor access to health care and higher rates of hospitalization

2009 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Housing Instability ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Access To Health

Healthcare infrastructure development in rural India: a critical analysis of its status and future challenges

2019 ◽  
Vol 25 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Nenavath Sreenu
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Rural India ◽  
Infrastructure Development ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Future Challenges

At present, the development of healthcare infrastructure in India is poor and needs fundamental reforms in order to deal with emerging challenges. This study surveys the growth of the healthcare infrastructure. The development of infrastructure and health care facilities, the position of the workforce, and the quality of service delivery are important challenges that are confronting healthcare centres in rural India. This article critically analyses the future challenges of Indian healthcare infrastructure development in rural areas, discussing the burden of disease, widespread financial deficiency, the vaccination policy and poor access to health care as some of the main issues. Life expectancy, literacy and per capita income are further considerations.

P201: Poor Access to Health Care Worsens Otologic Disease

2006 ◽  
Vol 135 (2_suppl) ◽  
pp. P278-P279
Author(s):  
J. Travis Brawner ◽  
Wayne E Berryhill
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Access To Health

Young Australian adults with NF1 have poor access to health care, high complication rates, and limited disease knowledge

2013 ◽  
Vol 161 (4) ◽  
pp. 659-666 ◽  
Author(s):  
Emily C. Oates ◽  
Jonathan M. Payne ◽  
Sheryl L. Foster ◽  
Nigel F. Clarke ◽  
Kathryn N. North
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Complication Rates ◽  
Limited Disease ◽  
Disease Knowledge ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Access To Health

scholarly journals Chronic pain and migration-related factors among Syrian refugees: a cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
E M Strømme ◽  
J Haj-Younes ◽  
W Hasha ◽  
L T Fadnes ◽  
B Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Social Relationships ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Trauma Exposure ◽  
Syrian Refugees ◽  
Related Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Poor Access ◽  
Access To Health

Abstract Background Refugees display high rates of chronic pain. However, the relationship between refugee-related exposures introduced along their migration trajectories and the development of chronic pain remains unclear. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of stressors induced at various migration stages on chronic pain in Syrian refugees. Methods This is a cross-sectional survey among adult Syrian refugees in Lebanon and in Norway. We conducted logistic regression to study the associations between chronic pain and migration-related factors experienced prior to or during flight (trauma exposure, migrating alone and detainment) and after arrival in a new country (legal status, social relationships, living conditions and access to health care). Results Altogether 827 Syrians participated (response rate 85%). The mean age was 33 years and 41% were women. The overall prevalence of chronic pain was 30%. The mean WHO Quality of Life (WHOQOL) domain scores for both social relationships (13.4) and environment (10.2) were significantly lower among those reporting chronic pain, with low scores indicating less satisfaction. Regression analyses revealed an association between chronic pain and exposure to trauma (adjusted odds ratio (AOR) 2.5 (1.8; 3.4)), but no clear association between chronic pain and migrating alone or history of detention. Poor social relationships (AOR 1.9 (1.2; 3.1)), poor support from friends (AOR 1.5 (1.0; 2.1)) and poor living place (AOR 1.4 (1.0; 2.0)) were associated with reporting chronic pain, although associations reduced when adjusting for traumatic experiences. The associations between chronic pain and poor economy (AOR 1.6 (1.1; 2.5)) and poor access to health care (AOR 1.5 (1.0; 2.1)) persisted after trauma exposure adjustment. Conclusions We found a strong relationship between trauma exposure and chronic pain. Further, perceived poor economy and poor access to health care were associated with chronic pain regardless of trauma history. Key messages Trauma exposure, perceived poor economy and poor access to health care are associated with chronic pain among Syrian refugees. Public health care interventions should consider the combined impact of risk factors throughout the migration trajectory.

Using Technology to Improve Access to Health Care for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations

2012 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 71-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pauline A. Mashima
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Access To Health Care ◽  
Underserved Populations ◽  
Linguistically Diverse ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Department Of Health ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Access To Health ◽  
Improve Access

Important initiatives in health care include (a) improving access to services for disadvantaged populations, (b) providing equal access for individuals with limited or non-English proficiency, and (c) ensuring cultural competence of health-care providers to facilitate effective services for individuals from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Minority Health, 2001). This article provides a brief overview of the use of technology by speech-language pathologists and audiologists to extend their services to underserved populations who live in remote geographic areas, or when cultural and linguistic differences impact service delivery.

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