Recruitment Challenges in a Sexuality and Health Services Study in a Latino Elderly Population

Health services for older people in the NHS have developed pragmatically, and reflect the nature of disease in later life and the need to agree objectives of care with patients. Although services are likely to be able to cope with the immediate future, the growth of the elderly population anticipated from 2030 calls for long–term planning and research. The issue of funding requires immediate political thought and action. Scientifically the focus needs to be on maximizing the efficiency of services by health services research and reducing the incidence of disability in later life through research on its biological and social determinants. Senescence is a progressive loss of adaptability due to an interaction between intrinsic (genetic) processes with extrinsic factors in environment and lifestyle. There are grounds for postulating that a policy of postponement of the onset of disability, by modifications of lifestyle and environment, could reduce the average duration of disability before death. The new political structures of Europe offer underexploited–unexploited opportunities for the necessary research.

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Impact of COVID-19 pandemic on health services provided to elderly population in Saudi Arabia

King Khalid University Journal of Health Sciences ◽

10.4103/kkujhs.kkujhs_5_21 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 6 (1) ◽

pp. 24

Author(s):

Hayfa AlHefdhi ◽

Faten Alkahtani ◽

Fatemah Shamakhi ◽

Fayzah Alrazhi ◽

Anhar Alqahtani ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Saudi Arabia ◽

Health Services ◽

Elderly Population

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PNS199 BARRIERS TO THE USE OF HEALTH SERVICES AMONG THE ELDERLY POPULATION OF A RURAL REGIONAL UNITY IN GREECE: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Value in Health ◽

10.1016/j.jval.2019.09.2099 ◽

2019 ◽

Vol 22 ◽

pp. S794

Author(s):

M. Kolotourou ◽

O. Konstantakopoulou ◽

G. Charalambous ◽

P. Galanis ◽

O. Siskou ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Services ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Cross Sectional Study ◽

Sectional Study ◽

Cross Sectional ◽

Use Of Health Services

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Dementia known to mental health services: First findings of a case register for a defined elderly population

International Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry ◽

10.1002/gps.930101011 ◽

1995 ◽

Vol 10 (10) ◽

pp. 875-881 ◽

Cited By ~ 6

Author(s):

Clive Holmes ◽

Brian Cooper ◽

Raymond Levy

Keyword(s):

Mental Health ◽

Mental Health Services ◽

Health Services ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Case Register

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Association between Social-Cultural and the Utilization of Elderly Integrated Health Services (Posyandu Lansia) in Hamparan Perak Health Center

Unnes Journal of Public Health ◽

10.15294/ujph.v7i1.18201 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 7 (1) ◽

pp. 50-54

Author(s):

Pomarida Simbolon ◽

Nagoklan Simbolon

Keyword(s):

Data Collection ◽

Health Service ◽

Health Services ◽

Health Center ◽

Preliminary Data ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Integrated Health ◽

Research Population ◽

Integrated Health Services ◽

Integrated Service

Abstract Elderly Integrated Health Service (Posyandu Lansia) is an integrated service post for elderly in certain areas that have been agreed upon, which are community driven. A significant elderly population will be accompanied by various problems and will affect various aspects of life especially health. Based on preliminary data, the number of elderly population of 930 people, but only about 230 people or about 24.7% who came to Elderly Integrated Health Services. The purpose of this research was to analyze the association between socio-cultural and the utilization of Elderly Integrated Health Services. The type of this research is the explanatory survey with research population of 160 people and research sample of 60 respondents. Data collection used questionnaire. The results of this study were there was a correlation between tradition (p = 0.000), belief (0.001) with the utilization of Elderly Integrated Health Services. Abstrak Posyandu Lansia adalah pos pelayanan terpadu untuk orang tua di daerah tertentu yang telah disepakati, yang digerakkan oleh masyarakat. Populasi lansia yang signifikan akan disertai dengan berbagai masalah dan akan mempengaruhi berbagai aspek kehidupan khususnya kesehatan. Berdasarkan data awal jumlah populasi lansia sebanyak 930 orang tetapi yang datang ke posyandu lansia hanya berkisar 230 orang atau sekitar 24,7%. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menganalisis hubungan social budaya dengan pemanfaatan posyandu. Jenis penelitian ini adalah survey explanatory dengan populasi penelitian 160 orang dan sampel penelitian 60 responden. Pengumpulan data dengan menggunakan kuesioner. Hasil penelitian ini menunjukkan ada hubungan antara tradisi (p=0,000), kepercayaan (0,001) dengan dengan pemanfaatan Posyandu.

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Sex Differences in Quality of Life and Health Services Utilization among Elderly People in Rural Vietnam

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph16010069 ◽

2018 ◽

Vol 16 (1) ◽

pp. 69 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Thang Pham ◽

Nguyen Nguyen ◽

Sophie ChieuTo ◽

Tuan Pham ◽

Thanh Nguyen ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Life ◽

Health Services ◽

Rural Areas ◽

Elderly Population ◽

Health Services Utilization ◽

The Elderly ◽

Health Seeking ◽

Services Utilization ◽

Seeking Behavior

In Vietnam, as in much of the world, the elderly population is growing rapidly. Two-thirds of Vietnam’s elderly live in rural areas, where there may be unique health profiles and needs. Furthermore, the sex ratio in the elderly population is highly skewed. The relationship between sex, health-seeking behavior, and health outcomes in elderly individuals residing in rural areas has not been well-characterized, and needs to be elucidated in order to better serve this population. This study sought to explore the associations of sex with health and health-seeking behavior among the elderly in Soc Son, a rural district of Hanoi. A cross-sectional design was employed; elderly women and men were surveyed across the domains of socioeconomic information, health status, and healthcare service utilization. We found differences between women and men in sociodemographic characteristics, quality of life, health outcomes, and patterns of health services utilization. Overall, women had poorer health and quality of life, but no difference was found between sexes regarding level of health services utilization. Future research should expand upon these findings and, moreover, characterize their underlying systemic, sociocultural, and psychological mechanisms, in order to help bring solutions to improve the health of elderly persons in rural parts of Vietnam.

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The Utilization of Health Care Services and their Determinants Among the Elderly Population of Dhulikhel Municipality

Kathmandu University Medical Journal ◽

10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6911 ◽

2012 ◽

Vol 10 (1) ◽

pp. 24-29 ◽

Cited By ~ 4

Author(s):

S Sanjel ◽

N Mudbhari ◽

A Risal ◽

K Khanal

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Services ◽

Marital Status ◽

Daily Living ◽

Informal Education ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Care Utilization ◽

Background Population ◽

Regular Medication

Background Population ageing is a common problem faced in many countries world-wide. Due to physiological and biochemical changes in the elderly, increased incidence of diseases is observed. There is often low use of health services by the elderly for a variety of reasons. Objective To examine the status of health care utilization and to determine the factors associated with utilization of health care among the elderly population of Dhulikhel Municipality. Methods A quantitative descriptive-cross sectional study, with a total number of 200 elderly people residing in Dhulikhel Municipality, was selected for the study. Data were collected across the months of June - July 2011 applying two-staged cluster and systematic random sampling method. Both descriptive and inferential statistics were measured. Results Sixty eight percent of the elderly visited medical personnel in the past year. Eight percent of them visited the emergency department where most of them reported with symptoms attributed to heart disease. Among 200 elderly, 12.5% of them were admitted to the hospital and 53.0% utilized diagnostic services. Age, marital status, activities of daily living, and regular medication showed significant association with health services utilization at 95% level of confidence (p >0.05). Conclusion Marital status, daily living habits, existence of chronic disease, and regular medication demonstrated significant association with the utilization of health care. Social support services, informal education, and awareness programs targeting the senior citizens and studies covering a diverse population are recommended. KATHMANDU UNIVERSITY MEDICAL JOURNAL VOL.10 | NO. 1 | ISSUE 37 | JAN - MAR 2012 | 34-39 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/kumj.v10i1.6911

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Assessing unmet health-care needs of the elderly in west of Iran: A case study

International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare ◽

10.1108/ijhrh-09-2020-0083 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽

Author(s):

Bakhtiar Piroozi ◽

Farman Zahir Abdullah ◽

Amjad Mohamadi-Bolbanabad ◽

Hossein Safari ◽

Mohammad Amerzadeh ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Health Care ◽

Health Services ◽

Health Care Services ◽

Elderly Population ◽

The Elderly ◽

Care Needs ◽

Content Type ◽

Perceived Need ◽

Care Services ◽

Unmet Health Care Needs

Purpose The purpose of this study is to investigate the status of perceived need, seeking behavior and utilization of health services in the elderly population of Sanandaj (west of Iran). Design/methodology/approach This is a cross-sectional study conducted on 800 elderly people in Sanandaj. Subjects were selected using multistage sampling and data were collected using self-report questionnaires. A multivariate logistic model with odds ratios (ORs) was used to determine the relationship of independent variables with seeking perceived need. Also, the concentration index was used to measure the inequality in using health services. Findings The perceived need for outpatient (during the last 30 days) and inpatient health-care services (during the past 12 months) was 69.7% and 29.7%, respectively. Among them, the unmet need for outpatient and inpatient health-care services was 46.6% and 17%, respectively. Having health insurance (adjusted OR 12.08; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.04–140.11), middle economic status (adjusted OR 5.18; 95% CI 1.30–20.51) and being in an age group of 65–70 years (adjusted OR 7.60; CI 1.42–40.61) increased the chance of seeking inpatient care. Also, being in an age group of 60–65 years (adjusted OR 0.41; 95% CI 0.18–0.95) reduced the chance of seeking outpatient care. There was also a pro-rich inequality in using outpatient health services. Originality/value The elderly population suffers from unmet health-care needs, especially in outpatient services. The most important reason for not seeking outpatient and inpatient services was financial barriers and self-medication, respectively. So, designing targeted policies and interventions to address barriers in the conversion of need to demand in the elderly population is essential.

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