scholarly journals Accessibility and utilization of modern health care among rural community in Ethiopia: The case of Bako district, Western Oromia: Community based descriptive cross-sectional study

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tadesse Abdisa Abdisa ◽  
Zelalem Desalegn ◽  
Melese Chego Cheme
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Multiple Logistic Regression Analysis ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

Abstract Objectives: Knowing determinants of health seeking behaviors of families is significant in assuring access and utilization of health services. Less is known on the seeking behaviors and access of modern health services among populations in rural settings in Ethiopia. The general Objective of the study is to assess health care seeking behavior (Utilization) and associated factors among the community of in Bako Tibe District, Ethiopia. Community based descriptive cross-sectional study design was used on 750 head of the residents of ≥18 years old. Multistage sampling technique was used to get the households and data was collected by interview using structured questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 24. Binary and multiple logistic regression analysis were used to identify the factors associated with the health seeking behavior. Results: 495(66%) reported having morbidity and level of health care seeking behavior was 78.6% of which 66% sought care from government facilities. Sex of respondent, residence, family size, educational status, monthly income, disease condition, Perceived severity & access to needed health information were found to be significant associated factors of healthcare seeking behavior of the respondents in multiple logistic regression analysis. Keywords: Health seeking behavior, Access, Bako district, Ethiopia

scholarly journals Occupational hazards and health care seeking behavior of fishermen

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 38-43
Author(s):  
Mohammad Abdulla Al Noman ◽  
Tarana Sharmin ◽  
Fatema Kabir Shoshi ◽  
Sanjida ◽  
Kanij Fatima Anee ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Occupational Hazards ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

About millions of households depend on fishing for livelihood though it is associated with different types of hazards. Working time does not allow fishermen to get health care for hazards from facilities. Data on occupational hazards and health care seeking is inconclusive in Bangladesh. This study was undertaken to assess the occupational hazards, associated factors and health seeking of fisherman. A cross sectional study involving 300 fishermen conducted from some selected communities of Patuakhali and Vhola districts from January to June, 2018. A pretested questionnaire used to collect information on socio-demography, occupational detail, types of hazards and health seeking behavior of fishermen. The results revealed that 69 faced different occupational problems during last 6 months. Participants suffered mainly from skin disease (31.7%), musculoskeletal pain (29.7%) and fever (24.3%). Age and duration of profession identified were associated (P= <.001) with occupational hazards. Only 7.3% respondents went to facilities to get health care. Nearly one-third of fishermen (31%) took medicine by their own idea. Fishermen who seek care from facilities are low than affected with health hazards. Establishing facilities near major fish landings may improve health care seeking in this study area. Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. March 2020, 6(1): 38-43

scholarly journals Danger Signs of Childhood Pneumonia: Caregiver Awareness and Care Seeking Behavior in a Developing Country

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ikenna K. Ndu ◽  
Uchenna Ekwochi ◽  
Chidiebere D. I. Osuorah ◽  
Kenechi S. Onah ◽  
Ejike Obuoha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sociodemographic Factors ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Danger Signs ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Knowledge Of Danger Signs

Background.Efforts to reduce child mortality especially in Africa must as a necessity aim to decrease mortality due to pneumonia. To achieve this, preventive strategies such as expanding vaccination coverage are key. However once a child develops pneumonia prompt treatment which is essential to survival is dependent on mothers and caregiver recognition of the symptoms and danger signs of pneumonia.Methods.This community based cross-sectional study enrolled four hundred and sixty-six caregivers in Enugu state. It aimed to determine knowledge of caregivers about danger signs of pneumonia and the sociodemographic factors that influence knowledge and care seeking behaviour of caregivers.Results.There is poor knowledge of the aetiology and danger signs of pneumonia among caregivers. Higher maternal educational attainment and residence in semiurban area were significantly associated with knowledge of aetiology, danger signs, and vaccination of their children against pneumonia. Fast breathing and difficulty in breathing were the commonest known and experienced WHO recognized danger signs while fever was the commonest perceived danger sign among caregivers.Conclusion.Knowledge of danger signs and health seeking behaviour among caregivers is inadequate. There is need for intensified public and hospital based interventions targeted at mothers to improve their knowledge about pneumonia.

Factors associated with health care seeking behavior for musculoskeletal pain in Indonesia: A cross‐sectional study

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (7) ◽  
pp. 1297-1304 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sri Andarini ◽  
Achmad Zainudin Arif ◽  
Harun Al Rasyid ◽  
Cesarius Singgih Wahono ◽  
Handono Kalim ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

scholarly journals Knowledge and Awareness of Cervical Cancer among HIV-Infected Women in Ethiopia

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Netsanet Shiferaw ◽  
Mohamad I. Brooks ◽  
Graciela Salvador-Davila ◽  
Shumet Lonsako ◽  
Konjit Kassahun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Cervical Cancer ◽  
Cervical Cancer Prevention ◽  
Health Care Seeking ◽  
Care Seeking ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Care Seeking Behavior ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Health Care Seeking Behavior

Introduction. Cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer death among Ethiopian women. Low awareness of cervical cancer, in combination with low health care seeking behavior, is a key challenge for cervical cancer prevention. This study assessed the knowledge of cervical cancer among HIV-infected women in Ethiopia. Methods. A facility-based cross-sectional survey was conducted from August to September 2012 among HIV-infected women between 21 and 49 years of age. Basic descriptive statistics were performed using SPSS. Results. A total of 432 HIV-infected women participated in this study. About 71% of participants had ever heard of cervical cancer. Among women who had ever heard of cervical cancer, 49% did not know the cause while 74% were able to identify at least one risk factor for cervical cancer. Only 33% of women were able to correctly address when women should seek care and 33% identified at least one treatment option for cervical cancer. Conclusion. This study revealed that knowledge about cervical cancer was generally low, in particular for health care seeking behavior and treatment of cervical cancer. Health awareness programs should be strengthened at both community and health facility levels with emphasis highlighting the causes, risk factors, care seeking behaviors, and treatment options for cervical cancer.

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