Effects of Gender, Disability, and Age in the Receipt of Preventive Services

Miller, Nancy A.; Kirk, Adele; Alston, Brandy; Glos, Lukas

doi:10.1093/geront/gnt012

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“…Of the participants in the older group, 82% reported an annual check-up within the last year, while only 67.3% of the younger group reported the same. Our ndings are consistent with previous studies that older group received more physical check-ups than younger adults [7,33,34,35]. Among the Korean participants of a similar study, 29.5% of the older age group regularly visited the doctor, and only 8% of the younger group reported regular visits, further proving that older adults utilize regular visits to the doctor more than younger adults [35].…”

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“…Previous studies have reported various barriers and facilitators associated with regular check-ups including socio-demographic characteristics (e.g., age, gender, income) [7,8,9], accessibility to health care services (e.g., health insurance, primary doctor, and living area) [10,11,12,13], personal history of cancer [14,15], and family cancer history [16]. For instance, young adults between the ages of 18-26 with a usual source of care were more likely to utilize physical check-ups [17] and having health insurance increased the likelihood of routine check-ups [13].…”

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Does Health Literacy Affect the Uptake of Annual Physical Check-Up?: The Varying Impact by Age Groups

Hy¹,

S²,

Neese³

et al. 2020

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Introduction Little is known about how health literacy is linked to physical check-ups. This study aimed to examine the levels of physical check-ups by age group and the role of health literacy regarding physical check-ups. Methods Data for the study were obtained from the 2017 Health Information National Trends Survey. The original sample included 3,285 respondents, but only 3,146 surveys were used for this study. Andersen’s Behavioral Model of Health Services Use (Andersen, 1995) guided this study, and a binomial logistic regression model was conducted using Stata 12.0 software package. Results Annual check-ups were reported by 82.0% of the older group and 67.3% of the younger group. Both groups had similar ratios for health literacy-related item reporting. Study results show that annual check-up was positively associated with confidence in getting health information, having health insurance, and having a primary doctor for both age groups. However, getting a regular check-up was negatively associated with frustration while searching for information among the younger group while it was positively associated with difficulty understanding information for the older group. Conclusions To increase annual physical check-ups, health literacy-related interventions should be developed and address the barriers most associated with health check-ups. One way of addressing this barrier is to improve the line of communication from healthcare professionals to consumers through the use of easy-to-understand explanations appropriate for the consumer.

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Does Health Literacy Affect the Uptake of Annual Physical Check-Up?: The Varying Impact by Age Groups

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S²,

Neese³

et al. 2020

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“…From a preventive point of view, understanding behavioral intentions can provide a reference for early stage interventions. Andersen's behavioral model is a well‐established theoretical framework for understanding the use of health services by individuals (Brzoska, Erdsiek, & Waury, ; Miller, Kirk, Alston, & Glos, ). This model has been applied to several areas of health care, including breast cancer screening and HIV (Babitsch, Gohl, & von Lengerke, ; Saint‐Jean et al, ; Vya et al, ).…”

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Factors associated with the intention to use adult preventive health services in Taiwan

Hsieh

Lee

Chen

et al. 2019

Public Health Nursing

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Objective: This research aimed to examine the factors associated with the intention to use adult preventive health services in Taiwan. Design and Sample:Using Andersen's behavioral model, we employed a cross-sectional descriptive design to investigate 500 samples from four communities in southern Taiwan. Measures:We used a self-reported survey to assess participants' intention to use adult preventive health services, and the predisposing, enabling, and need factors influencing their intention.Results: Intention to use adult preventive health services was more significantly explained by predisposing and enabling factors than by need factors. In addition, a lack of fixed medical facilities (enabling factor) and Taiwanese origin (predisposing factor) were associated with decreased odds of intention to use adult preventive health services. An educational level of high school or below (predisposing factor), higher amounts of exercise (predisposing factor), and lower barriers to use preventive health services (predisposing factor) were associated with increased odds of intention to use adult preventive health services. Conclusion:The findings can assist public health nurses in identifying high-risk groups with lower intentions of using adult preventive health services. Additionally, community-based health education program can be developed to increase people's intention to use adult preventive health services. K E Y W O R D SAndersen's behavioral model, immigrants, intention, preventive health services, Taiwan

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“…Additional gender studies will also help to confirm the intersection of gender and disability. This includes research on context and life phases, including the transition from adolescence to adulthood and whether the impact of gender changes with age (Calasanti, 2010;Miller et al, 2013).…”

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“…This includes women with a disability being less likely to remain in the paid workforce and receiving lowered income in comparison to male peers (Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2010; Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 2009;O'Reilly, 2007). Sub-optimal use of available healthcare services among adults with disabilities, particularly women, has also been identified (Miller, Kirk, Alston & Glos, 2013;Parish & Huh, 2006;Robinson-Whelen, Taylor, Hughes, Wenzel, and Nosek, 2014;Williamson & Elliott, 2013;Wood, van der Mei, Ponsonby et al, 2013). These gendered differences have been linked to the specific issues and challenges faced by women with disabilities.…”

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Needs, Challenges and Goals of Australian Women With Disabilities: A Preliminary Survey

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Dorstyn

2014

The Australian Journal of Rehabilitation Counselling

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A n online survey of adult women living in Australia with an acquired or congenital disability was conducted to explore the needs and challenges experienced by this population. Data for 116 respondents with a primary mobility (n = 92), sensory-related (n = 12), psychiatric (n = 6), or neurocognitive impairment (n = 6) were collected. Word clouds and content analysis were utilised to examine the data. Barriers to achieving vocational, health and relationship goals were identified, including systemic (e.g. financial resources, accessibility issues, societal attitudes), physical (e.g. medical sequalae), and psychological (e.g. self-concept, assertiveness) issues. Strategies to overcome these barriers included increased availability of peer support networks and opportunities for personal development. It follows that disability services require a multi-faceted approach, with a focus on biopsychosocial factors that include, but are not limited to, mobility, self-care and communication needs.

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Effects of Gender, Disability, and Age in the Receipt of Preventive Services

Cited by 27 publications

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Does Health Literacy Affect the Uptake of Annual Physical Check-Up?: The Varying Impact by Age Groups

Does Health Literacy Affect the Uptake of Annual Physical Check-Up?: The Varying Impact by Age Groups

Factors associated with the intention to use adult preventive health services in Taiwan

Needs, Challenges and Goals of Australian Women With Disabilities: A Preliminary Survey

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