Essays about: "care-seeking"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the word care-seeking.

  1. 1. Mothers’ treatment seeking behavior for children with diarrhea: a cross-sectional study in Zambia

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

    Author : Helena Dahl; [2021]
    Keywords : care-seeking; diarrhea; child under five; diarrhea; treatment; rural urban;

    Abstract : According to WHO, diarrhea disease is the second leading cause of death worldwide for children under five. Around 525 000 children under five are killed every year by diarrhea. Most deaths from diarrhea occur among children less than 2 years of age living in South Asia and sub-Saharan Africa. READ MORE

  3. 2. Digital communication with parents and their children in online healthcare

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ergonomi och aerosolteknologi

    Author : Tilda Claeson; Sally Wiezell; [2016]
    Keywords : Min Doktor; online healthcare; child-centred care; doctor-patient-child triad; user-centred design; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Swedish primary care is under a lot of pressure and struggle to keep up with the big patient flow. An alternative to visiting a physical primary care centre is to visit Min Doktor which is a digital healthcare centre offering doctor visits online that help patients with diagnosis, prescriptions and referrals. READ MORE

  4. 3. ”Try to relax” - A survey study in Sweden among native Swedes and Arabic immigrants concerning views on stuttering

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Logopedi, foniatri och audiologi

    Author : Sofia Nilsson; Tobias Wetterling; [2013]
    Keywords : Stuttering; attitudes; beliefs; culture; questionnaire; Medicine and Health Sciences;

    Abstract : Studies performed in various countries have shown that negative attitudes and beliefs towards stuttering and People Who Stutter (PWS), which can lead to stigmatization, discrimination and social anxiety, are widespread across different societies. It is important that clinicians are aware that patients can meet different attitudes in their daily life, affecting health care seeking behavior and self-image. READ MORE

  5. 4. Choosing between public and private healthcare: A case study of outpatient care in rural India

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för finansiell ekonomi; Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Charlotte Staf; Saana Azzam; [2012]
    Keywords : healthcare; healthcare-seeking-behavior; public healthcare; private healthcare; rural India;

    Abstract : The investment in building a public healthcare infrastructure to offer free-of-charge services to the poor has not paid off as citizens from rural India have chosen to seek treatment at more expensive private facilities even when that meant taking a debt. Out-of-pocket healthcare expenses forms a significant portion of the annual income of the rural poor in India pushing them further in the throes of poverty. READ MORE

  6. 5. Women’s Perspectives on Pathway to Diagnosis of Pulmonary Tuberculosis : Women Voices from Community Level in Uganda

    University essay from Nordiska ministerrådet/Nordic School of Public Health NHV

    Author : Git Wikström; [2011]
    Keywords : Tuberculosis; Women; Health Care Seeking; Barriers; Gender.;

    Abstract : Objectives:  A qualitative study to explore the perceptions and ideas of women at community level in Uganda, about factors influencing their health care-seeking behaviour when symptoms that could indicate pulmonary tuberculosis. To let the women identify barriers to health care-seeking and to let them present ideas how to overcome barriers. READ MORE