scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIOR OF TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS IN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Oluwadamisi Tayo-Ladega ◽  
Taye Mohammed Abdullahi
Keyword(s):  
Jel Classification ◽  
Behavioral Pattern ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Health Coverage ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Tuberculosis Patients ◽  
Free Treatment ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Seeking Help

Among several forms of infectious diseases, tuberculosis (TB) cannot be exempted. Even though the treatment of TB is free in Nigeria, the costs incurred by most patients do not reveal the significance of free treatment, and this affects the behavioral pattern of TB patients as a result of the numerous visits of patients to the hospital during the treatment of TB which may or may not yield their expected result. The objective of this study is to examine the behavior of TB patients towards seeking help for their health conditions. The study focused on Kwara and Kebbi States, Nigeria. The findings revealed that most of the Tuberculosis patients were more likely to search for treatment and seek medical advice from secondary health facilities, and they sought treatment first at the out-patient services. The out-patient services are among the secondary health facilities. It is therefore recommended that there is a need for health stakeholders (private and public) to ensure primary health coverage for all patients to prevent the exclusion of certain persons from treatment. This is referred to as inclusiveness. JEL Classification Codes: A19, B10, B25, C10, C53.

scholarly journals Why is the Vaccination Rate Low in India?

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pramod Kumar Sur
Keyword(s):  
Vaccination Rate ◽  
Jel Classification ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Healthcare Facilities ◽  
Universal Immunization Program ◽  
Vaccination Rates ◽  
Forced Sterilization ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Immunization Services

AbstractIndia has had an established universal immunization program since 1985 and immunization services are available for free in healthcare facilities. Despite this, India has one of the lowest vaccination rates globally and contributes to the largest pool of under-vaccinated children in the world. Why is the vaccination rate low in India? This paper explores the importance of historical events in shaping India’s current vaccination practices. We examine India’s aggressive family planning program implemented during the period of emergency rule in the 1970s, under which millions of individuals were forcibly sterilized. We find that greater exposure to the forced sterilization policy has had negative effects on the current vaccination rate. We also find that institutional delivery and antenatal care are currently low in states where policy exposure is high. Together, the evidence suggests that the forced sterilization policy has had a persistent effect on current health-seeking behavior in India.JEL ClassificationN35, I15, I18, O53, Z1

scholarly journals Gambaran Perilaku Pencarian Pengobatan Penyakit Tuberkulosis (TB) pada Masyarakat di Wilayah Kerja Puskesmas Uitao Kecamatan Semau Kabupaten Kupang

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-16
Author(s):  
Mayang Bukan ◽  
Ribka Limbu ◽  
Enjelita M. Ndoen
Keyword(s):  
National Health ◽  
National Health System ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Treatment Seeking ◽  
Access To Health Services ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Self Medication ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Tb Treatment ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Treatment-seeking behavior can be seen as a reflection of the implementation of the national health system and access to health services. In the context of treatment-seeking behavior in Indonesia, the use of national health facilities. Health seeking behavior or health seeking behavior, most Indonesians will try to treat themselves first by using medicines bought at kiosks without a doctor's prescription or using traditional ingredients in the surrounding environment and even asking a traditional healer for help. If they are not successful then they go to a medical health service place, this is because Indonesia has sources of treatment covering three interconnected sectors, namely self-medication (self-medication), medical treatment and traditional medicine. However, treatment is not only conventional in nature, there are alternative treatments that are popular with the community, especially in countries rich in culture and beliefs such as Indonesia. type of research used in this research is descriptive research with a quantitative approach. This study uses a descriptive approach with the aim of describing the object of research or research results. the sampling technique using total sampling. a sample size of 209 respondents. The results showed that treatment-seeking behavior at health facilities was 41.2%, while other treatments were 58.8%. poor knowledge about TB 54.4% compared to respondents with good knowledge about TB 45.6%. positive attitude towards TB treatment was 38.2% smaller than negative attitude 61.8%. Good belief in TB treatment-seeking behavior was 36.8% smaller than bad belief about TB treatment 63.2%.

Availability and satisfactoriness of latrines and hand washing stations in health facilities, and role in health seeking behavior of women: evidence from rural Pune district, India

2015 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 474-482 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter Steinmann ◽  
Martin W. Bratschi ◽  
Pallavi Lele ◽  
Uddhavi Chavan ◽  
Neisha Sundaram ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Facility ◽  
Household Survey ◽  
Health Care Facilities ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Hand Washing ◽  
Local Health ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Public Facilities ◽  
Local Health Facility ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) installations are indispensable in health care facilities. Their quality might also influence the decision whether to visit a health facility. We investigated the WASH infrastructure in small health facilities in rural Pune, India, and surveyed expectations and satisfactoriness among women. The availability and quality of WASH installations was assessed in 12 facilities using a checklist. Dedicated questions in a household survey provided the community perspective, complemented by qualitative methods. A few public facilities had no latrine or hand washing station. On the contrary, all private facilities offered such installations. The bed/outpatient-to-installation ratio was also lower in private compared to public facilities. While most latrines were functional and well maintained, they often lacked garbage bins. Soap was often missing from hand washing stations. Dedicated latrines for women were rare. Women were generally satisfied with the WASH installations in the local health facility, but considered private facilities as better. WASH installations in health facilities are generally acceptable in private facilities while improvements are needed in some government facilities. Women expect WASH installations in health facilities, and view their quality in a broader framework of ‘cleanliness,’ which they consider when choosing facilities.

scholarly journals Health beliefs and health seeking behavior towards lymphatic filariasis morbidity management and disability prevention services in Luangwa District, Zambia: Community and provider perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. e0009075
Author(s):  
Patricia Maritim ◽  
Adam Silumbwe ◽  
Joseph Mumba Zulu ◽  
George Sichone ◽  
Charles Michelo
Keyword(s):  
Lymphatic Filariasis ◽  
Health Beliefs ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Disability Prevention ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Community Members ◽  
Health Seeking Behavior ◽  
Provider Perspectives ◽  
Seeking Behavior

Background Morbidity management and disability prevention (MMDP) services are essential for the management of chronic stages of lymphatic filariasis (LF) infection. However, there is limited information on health beliefs and health seeking behavior towards MMDP services for LF in endemic regions of Zambia. This study sought to document health beliefs and health seeking behavior towards MMDP services for LF in Luangwa District, Zambia. Methods This was an exploratory qualitative study conducted with community members including LF patients, community health workers and healthcare providers. Data was collected through a series of four focus group discussions stratified by sex and 26 in-depth interviews. Data was analyzed by thematic analysis using NVivo software. Results The perceived causes of the chronic manifestations of LF included; contact with animal feces, use of traditional herbal aphrodisiacs (mutoto), witchcraft and sexual contact with women who were menstruating or had miscarried. LF patients opted to visit traditional healers before going to health facilities. Hydrocele patients were afraid of hydrocelectomies as they were thought to cause infertility or death. Very few community members were able to identify any home and facility-based care strategies for LF patients. Health system and cultural barriers to seeking healthcare included; long distances to the health facilities, lack of awareness of existing MMDP services, perceived costs of accessing MMDP services, gender and social norms, and fear of stigmatization. Conclusion Health seeking behavior for LF in the district is mainly driven by negative beliefs about the causes of the disease and lack of awareness of available MMDP services and homecare strategies. Lymphatic filariasis programs should promote strategies that seek to empower patients and community members with the required information to access and use the MMDP services at the health facilities, as well as adhere to self-care practices in their households.

scholarly journals What is Urgency of Health-Seeking Behaviour Concept in Health Policy?

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-26
Author(s):  
Rachmat Hidayat ◽  
Patricia Wulandari
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Health Facilities ◽  
Health Seeking Behaviour ◽  
Health Seeking ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
The Village ◽  
The City ◽  
Multidisciplinary Sciences

Abstract Health-seeking behavior (HSB) is a concept that requires contributions from multidisciplinary sciences, namely health, psychology, and social sciences. Understanding the HSB concept helps academics and practitioners to understand the individual's reasons for seeking medical help. Health service facility factors are generally often blamed for the low quality of health in a place; for example, the low quality of health in the village is often associated with the limitations of health facilities in the village compared to in the city. It turns out that not all of them and not the majority of the low quality of health in an area is only due to the limitations of health facilities, sometimes it can be caused by the values held by the local community.

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