Healthcare seeking behaviour of students living on their own compared to those living in the parental home: a cross-sectional study

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Samuel N. Hof ◽  
Ilyes Messoussi ◽  
Michiel T.U. Schuijt ◽  
Moniek C.M. de Goeij ◽  
Anton E. Kunst
Keyword(s):  
General Practitioner ◽  
Regression Models ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Parental Home ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Seeking ◽  
Second Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Primary Healthcare Providers

Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate differences in healthcare seeking behaviour and barriers between students living in the parental home and those living on their own. Participants Five hundred and six second year students of the University of Amsterdam (UvA), interviewed in March and April 2015. Methods In a paper-and-pencil survey, questions were asked about the students’ healthcare seeking behaviour and barriers. Differences according to residency were analysed with χ2-tests and regression models. Results The frequency of healthcare seeking behaviour varied according to residency, but none of the differences were statistically significant. Yet, a proportion of students living on their own visited primary healthcare providers less often after they changed residency (23.7% for general practitioner and 41.8% for dentist). Travel distance and lack of time were most often mentioned as barriers to students living on their own. Conclusion The barriers implicate the importance of encouraging students living on their own to switch to a new general practitioner or dentist.

scholarly journals Profile of simultaneous poly-substance users of undergraduate students at one university, Kingston - Jamaica

2012 ◽  
Vol 21 (spe) ◽  
pp. 63-67
Author(s):  
Joy Harrison ◽  
Laura Simich ◽  
Carol Strike ◽  
Bruna Brands ◽  
Norman Giesbrecht ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Science ◽  
Caribbean Island ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
University Level ◽  
Second Year ◽  
The University ◽  
Latin American Countries

This study is part of a multicentric research project involving seven universities in five Latin American countries and one Caribbean island (Jamaica). This cross-sectional study examines the profile of a sample of first and second year undergraduate students in the Medical/Health Science Department of one university in Kingston, Jamaica. The sample size was 295 students. Our results revealed that this pattern of drug use is occurring in this specific university. Alcohol was the most frequently reported substance 27.5%, followed by cannabis 6.1% and tobacco 4.7%. Report of polydrug consumption was low for all categories studied. Our findings may inform interventions at the university level.

scholarly journals Awareness and readiness to use telemonitoring to support diabetes care among care providers at teaching hospitals in Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study

BMJ Open ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. e050812
Author(s):  
Binyam Tariku Seboka ◽  
Tesfahun Melese Yilma ◽  
Abraham Yeneneh Birhanu
Keyword(s):  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Binary Logistic Regression ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Teaching Hospitals ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Referral Hospitals ◽  
The University ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

ObjectivesThis survey aimed to assess the awareness and readiness of healthcare providers to use telemonitoring (TM) technologies for managing diabetes patients as well as to identify associated factors in Ethiopia.DesignAn institution-based cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted by using a pretested self-administered questionnaire from February to March 2020. Data analysis used a binary logistic regression and partial proportional odds model for factor identification.ParticipantsRandomly selected 423 study physicians and nurses.SettingThis study was conducted at the University of Gondar and Tibebe Ghion specialised teaching referral hospitals.Outcome measuresAwareness and readiness towards TM in diabetes care.ResultOut of 406 healthcare providers (69.7%, n=283 nurses and 30.3%, n=123 physicians) who completed the survey, 345 (38.7%) heard about TM, when it came to readiness, 321 (25.1%) and 121 (65.5%) of respondents had average and low readiness towards TM, respectively. The result of regression analysis shows that awareness towards TM was higher among respondents who had access to a computer (adjusted OR (AOR): 2.8 (95% CI 1.1 to 7.1)), computer-related training (AOR: 4.6 (95% CI 1.63 to 12.95)) and those who had the experience of supporting patients through digital tools (AOR: 1.7 (95% CI 1.0 to 2.8)). Self-perceived innovators and those who had access to a computer, computer-related training and favourable attitude towards TM had significantly higher readiness to use TM.ConclusionThe findings of this survey revealed low awareness and readiness of participant’s towards TM. However, this study suggests the need of improving participant’s attitudes, access to smartphones and computers and technical skills to fill this gap.

The influence of COVID-19 on healthcare seeking behaviors among students attending a minority-serving institution: A cross-sectional study (Preprint)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neal Malik ◽  
Kassandra Harding ◽  
Andres Garcia
Keyword(s):  
University Students ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Providers ◽  
Medical Provider ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Seeking ◽  
Signed Rank ◽  
The Relationship

BACKGROUND COVID-19 may influence healthcare seeking behaviors among university students due to their beliefs about the virus, disruptions in access to care, or both. This has not been studied among university students, particularly those attending a minority-serving institution (MSI). OBJECTIVE To examine the effects of COVID-19 on healthcare seeking behaviors among students attending an MSI. METHODS An online survey was sent to all registered students at a public MSI between February and March 2021. Frequency of in-person and virtual contacts with a healthcare professional across a sample of months in 2019 and 2020 were compared using Wilcoxon Signed Rank Tests. RESULTS Approximately 52.5% reported no in-person visits during the pandemic compared to 47.8% pre-pandemic (Z = -1.800, P = .07). Approximately 47.7% reported no virtual contact during the pandemic compared to 77.5% reporting no virtual contact with a medical provider pre-pandemic (Z = 11.011, P < .001). When in-person and virtual contacts were combined, 43.5% of respondents reported no virtual or in-person contact with medical providers pre-pandemic compared with 34.1% during the pandemic (Z = 3.918, P <.001). CONCLUSIONS Among university students attending a public MSI, in-person visits and contact with their respective healthcare providers decreased during the current COVID-19 pandemic. These results are of particular importance given the relationship between seeking healthcare and the maintenance of health behaviors.

scholarly journals Eating Disorders among College Students in France: Characteristics, Help-and Care-Seeking

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (16) ◽  
pp. 5914 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marie-Pierre Tavolacci ◽  
Pierre Déchelotte ◽  
Joel Ladner
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Eating Disorders ◽  
Eating Disorder ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Help Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Restrictive Eating ◽  
The University

The aim of this paper was to identify the characteristics of broader categories of eating disorders (ED) and help- and care-seeking among college students. An online cross-sectional study was conducted among students of the University of Rouen-Normandy, France. The Expali-validated algorithmic tool, combining SCOFF test (Sick, Control, One stone, Fat, Food) and body mass index, was used to screen eating disorders into three diagnostic categories: restrictive eating disorders, bulimic eating disorders, and hyperphagic eating disorders. A total of 1493 college students were included; mean age was 20.1 years (SD = 1.9). The prevalence of likely cases of eating disorder was 24.8% (95% CI, 22.6–27.0). Percentage distributions of bulimic eating disorders, hyperphagic eating disorders, and restrictive eating disorders were 13.3%, 8.6%, and 2.9%, respectively. The two main resources for help-seeking in emotional stress situations were friends and family, whatever the ED. Students with eating disorders consulted their general practitioner more often for stress or anxiety than students without eating disorders: hyperphagic eating disorders (44.9%), restrictive eating disorders (35.1%), bulimic eating disorders (30.2%), and no eating disorder (20.4%) (p < 0.0001). The prevalence of healthcare renunciation was 21.9%, with a higher risk among students with bulimic eating disorders (AOR CI 95% 1.91 (1.34–2.72). The findings show one quarter of students screened positive for an eating disorder. Stress management was not necessarily different between students with eating disorders and students without eating disorders, but the former had a greater risk of renouncing treatment, especially related to a fear of seeing a general practitioner.

scholarly journals Women’s barriers for contacting their general practitioner when bothered by urinary incontinence: a population-based cross-sectional study

BMC Urology ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dorte Ejg Jarbøl ◽  
Peter Fentz Haastrup ◽  
Sanne Rasmussen ◽  
Jens Søndergaaard ◽  
Kirubakaran Balasubramaniam
Keyword(s):  
Urinary Incontinence ◽  
General Practitioner ◽  
Educational Level ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Healthcare Seeking ◽  
Lower Educational Level ◽  
Increased Risk

Abstract Background Urinary incontinence (UI) is a frequently occurring condition among women and increases with age. Effective treatments exist but many women hesitate to contact their general practitioner (GP) regarding UI. Therefore, it is important to generate knowledge regarding barriers for healthcare-seeking. Several factors such as age, duration and number of symptoms are associated with healthcare-seeking. How socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with experiencing barriers for healthcare-seeking for UI has not been explored. The objectives of this study were to: (1) analyze frequencies of barriers for healthcare-seeking, and (2) investigate associations between SES and barriers for contacting the GP, among women reporting bothersome UI. Method A cross-sectional web-based questionnaire study of symptoms occurrence among 51,090 randomly selected women. This study investigates reported symptoms of three types of UI (stress UI, urge UI and UI without stress or urge) and reported barriers for GP contact combined with register data on SES. Results A total of 4,051 (16.4%) women reported to be bothered by either stress UI (9.1%), urge UI (4.0%) or incontinence without stress or urge (2.4%) and 76.3%, 70%, and 64% respectively, had not contacted their GP regarding the symptom(s). The most frequently reported barriers were ‘being too embarrassed’ (19.3%) and ‘being too busy’ (18.4%) for stress incontinence, and ‘being too embarrassed (19.0%) or ‘worried about wasting the doctor’s time’ (16.9%) for women with bothersome urge UI or UI without stress or urge. Younger women had higher odds of reporting barriers and the barriers embarrassment and being worried about what the doctor might find were significantly associated with lower educational level. Conclusion Women with lower educational level have an increased risk of not seeking healthcare for UI symptoms. The GP should be aware of identifying women bothered by UI for whom effective treatment options to alleviate the symptoms are available.

No rest for the weary: a cross-sectional study comparing patients’ sleep in the emergency department to those on the ward

2019 ◽  
Vol 37 (1) ◽  
pp. 42-44
Author(s):  
Richard Prendiville ◽  
Etimbuk Umana ◽  
Gloria Avalos ◽  
Brian McNicholl
Keyword(s):  
Regression Models ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Medical Patients ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Persistent Problem ◽  
Triage Category ◽  
The University

BackgroundBoarding in emergency departments (EDs) is a persistent problem worldwide. We hypothesised that patients sleeping while being boarded in EDs have worse self-rated sleep than those admitted from EDs who sleep on the ward.MethodsProspective cross-sectional study conducted at the University College Hospital, Galway between October and November 2016. Self-rated sleep in patients boarded in EDs from 23:00 to 07:00 was compared with those admitted to the ward before 23:00. Patients rated their sleep using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. Patients were excluded if they had cognitive impairment, were unable or incapacitated or had evidence of alcohol or drug use in the previous 24 hours. Continuous data are shown as medians (IQRs 25th–75th percentiles). Linear regression models of log-transformed outcome variables were performed.ResultsNinety-three patients were included and 22 were excluded. Patients who boarded in the ED were significantly more likely to be medical patients (78% vs 21%, p<0.001), to be older (median age (IQR)=60 (39-71) vs 47 (32-68), p=0.04) and have more urgent presentations (74% vs 48% presenting as Manchester triage category 1 or 2, p=0.01) than patients who sleep on a ward. Patients who slept on the ward had significantly better sleep scores (mean log-transformed sleep scores (SD)=2.92 (1.05) vs 3.72 (0.66), p<0.001)). Those sleeping in the ED reported greater noisiness than those sleeping on the ward (mean log-transformed noisiness scores (SD)=3.18 (1.10) vs 4.15 (0.57), p<0.001). These significant differences in sleep scores and noisiness ratings persisted after adjustment for age, triage category and admitting service.ConclusionWe found those who sleep boarded in EDs have worse self-rated sleep than those who sleep on the ward.

scholarly journals Assessing the Acceptance of the Pay-For-Performance Model in a Segment of California Pharmacists

2018 ◽  
Vol 65 (3) ◽  
pp. 37-42
Author(s):  
James Colbert ◽  
Sarah McBane ◽  
Michael Lam ◽  
Alice Blaj ◽  
Briana Zimmers ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pay For Performance ◽  
Healthcare Providers ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Payment System ◽  
Performance Model ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Management Experience ◽  
Perceived Challenge ◽  
The University

Background Pay-for-performance (P4P) is a payment system in which providers are rewarded financially for the outcome of patient care. This study surveyed pharmacists to gain an overall understanding of their knowledge, experience, and attitude toward P4P. We investigated if having prior experience with P4P influences one's attitude toward and acceptance of this payment model. Methods A cross-sectional study was performed where a survey was sent to pharmacists affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) School of Pharmacy. Data was collected over a two-week period. Chi-square and odds-ratio (OR) tests were used to assess an association between payment preference and the following factors: management experience, experience with P4P, years of practice, and familiarity with P4P. Six benefits and six problems relating to P4P were evaluated. Results Eighty-seven pharmacists participated in our survey. Fifty preferred traditional pay, and thirty-seven preferred P4P. The OR analysis suggests: 1) Pharmacists with P4P experience are 50% more likely to prefer P4P, 2) Pharmacists with management experience are 39% more likely to prefer P4P, and 3) Pharmacists with less than five years of working experience are 12% more likely to prefer P4P. The top perceived benefit of P4P was increased collaboration among healthcare providers. The main perceived challenge was cumbersome billing processes. Conclusion Pharmacists with P4P experience held more positive views of the payment system. Pharmacists without experience in the program were less supportive. The positive responses about P4P from those with P4P experience suggest that employers may receive more support for P4P from their staffs by educating them about the benefits of the model.

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