Accessibility and Use of Health Services Among Older Estonian Population

Põlluste, Kaja; Kalda, Ruth; Lember, Margus

doi:10.21101/cejph.a3509

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“…In the past 6 months, the findings showed that two-thirds of older adults used PHC services for medical health services, which differed from rates reported by Chou and Chi [7] study. In the past 12 months, the findings indicated that three-quarters of older adults used PHC services for medical health services, which is close to the Estonian study [9]. The high rate of medical service utilization in past 12 months compared with rate of utilization in the past 6-month and 1-month periods in the present study can be accounted for by the use of a longer time period.…”

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan

Alkhawaldeh

Holm

Qaddumi

et al. 2014

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

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Background. Recently, the percentage of older adults in developing countries has increased significantly. Objective. This study examined patterns and factors associated with primary health care services utilization in the past 1, 6, and 12 months. Method. A cross-sectional study design was used to collect data from 190 older adults in the Irbid governorate of Jordan. Results. Primary health care services were used by less than half of the participants in the past 1 month, by 68.4% in the past 6 months, and by 73.8% in the past 12 months. Primary health care (PHC) services use was associated with age, education level, tobacco use, chronic illnesses, perceived general health status today, a physical component summary score, employment, and perceived general health status in the past 6 and 12 months. The primary predictor of PHC services use at 1, 6, and 12 months was chronic illnesses (OR = 13.32), (OR = 19.63), and (OR = 17.91), respectively. Conclusion. Although many factors were associated with PHC service utilization, the strongest predictor of PHC service utilization was chronic illnesses.

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan

Alkhawaldeh

Holm

Qaddumi

et al. 2014

Current Gerontology and Geriatrics Research

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“…Survey for Health Ageing and Retirement in Europe and the English Longitudinal Study on Ageing; see Table 1). The samples were broadly similar except that our sample somewhat overrepresented females, and the Estonian subsample was somewhat better educated compared to a sample from an existing representative survey (Põlluste et al 2009). …”

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Health and well-being profiles of older European adults

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The purpose of the present study was to identify health and well-being typologies among a sample of older European adults. Further, we examined various demographic, social, and health behaviour characteristics that were used to discriminate between such groups. The participants were 1,381 community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and above (M age = 73.65; SD = 7.77) from six European Union (EU) countries who completed self-reported questionnaires. Hierarchical cluster analysis was initially conducted followed by a k means analysis to confirm cluster membership. Four clusters were identified and validated: 'good health and moderate functioning' (38.40%), 'moderate health and functioning' (30.84%), 'obese and depressed' (20.24%) and 'low health and functioning' (10.51%). The groups could be discriminated based on age, gender, nationality, years of education, social isolation and health behaviours (alcohol consumption and walking behaviour). The results of the study demonstrate heterogeneity with regard to the relationships between the variables examined. The information can be used in targeting older Europeans for health promotion interventions.

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“…A study conducted in 2009 to analyze the self-reported use of health services among the older Estonian population showed that 81% of the respondents aged 65-74 had visited a GP or a specialist during the previous 12 months. The probability of visiting a GP was higher for those respondents who had health problems and lived in rural areas [35].…”

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Elderly Patients Treated in Selected Family Medicine Offices in Central Istria And Their Habits

Zavidić¹,

Lovrinić²

2018

J Clin Exp Invest

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Objective: To describe the sociodemographic profile and investigate the habits of elderly patients attending family medicine offices in central Istria, Croatia. Patients and Methods:This was a retrospective study, conducted in central Istria. Data were obtained by a physical examination, extraction from a recorded history of disease, and using an administered questionnaire. The patients were stratified into three groups: young (65-74 years), middle (75-84 years), and older old age (>85 years). Groups were compared about education, marital status, body mass index, frequency of visits to a family doctor, and habitual activities such as physical activity, smoking, coffee and alcohol consumption, and vitamins/dietary supplements intake, and hobbies. Results: Overall, 191 patients were included, of which 93 young (49%), 82 middle (43%), and 16 older old (8%). The age groups differed statistically with regard to education and marital status. In the young old group, 53% of subjects had a high school/university diploma, in the middle old 19%, and in the oldest old 12% (p<0.001). The proportion of widowed subjects in the young, middle, and oldest old groups were 16%, 40%, and 50%, respectively (p=0.005). The most common diagnoses were cardiovascular diseases (76-83%), diabetes (41-56%), vision and hearing problems (13-31%), and musculoskeletal disorders (6-29%). The majority of responders were not physically active (59.2%) and had a body mass index ≥ 25 kg/m2 (50-77%). Conclusion: Understanding the profile of elderly patients is paramount in order to preserve the dignity of living by meeting their health, social, and economic needs.

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Accessibility and Use of Health Services Among Older Estonian Population

Cited by 16 publications

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A Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan

A Cross-Sectional Study to Examine Factors Associated with Primary Health Care Service Utilization among Older Adults in the Irbid Governorate of Jordan

Health and well-being profiles of older European adults

Elderly Patients Treated in Selected Family Medicine Offices in Central Istria And Their Habits

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