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Associations between physical and mental health and the utilization of ambulatory and emergency healthcare among asylum-seekers: results from a cross-sectional survey in Berlin, Germany

International Journal for Equity in Health, 2023
Background Despite a high burden of chronic and mental illness, asylum-seekers show low utilization of ambulatory specialist healthcare. Forgoing timely healthcare when facing access barriers may direct them toward emergency care.
Nora Gottlieb, Martin Siegel
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Experience on Healthcare Utilization in Seven Administrative Regions of Tanzania. [PDF]

, 2012
Health care utilization in many developing countries, Tanzania included, is mainly through the use of traditional medicine (TRM) and its practitioners despite the presence of the conventional medicine.
Mahunnah, R.L., Edmund J Kayombo, Febronia C Uiso, Kayombo Edmund J, Mahunnah Rogasian LA, Kayombo, Edmund J, Mahunnah, Rogasian L A, Uiso, Febronia C, Kayombo, E.J., Uiso Febronia C, Uiso, FC., Rogasian LA Mahunnah   +11 more
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The impact of HIV-associated lipodystrophy on healthcare utilization and costs

AIDS Research and Therapy, 2008
Background HIV disease itself is associated with increased healthcare utilization and healthcare expenditures. HIV-infected persons with lipodystrophy have been shown to have poor self-perceptions of health.
Lee Daniel, Fernandez Susan, Becerra Karen, Huang Jeannie S, Mathews WC   +4 more
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Redefining Healthcare Infrastructure: Moving Toward Integrated Solutions [PDF]

, 2010
Currently in the United Kingdom there is a trend to broaden the scope of service provision in the healthcare sector. Not only are new healthcare-related services being provided to the community, but also there is increasing concern for providing ...
Formoso, Carlos Torres, Tillmann, Patricia, Tzortzopoulos, Patricia   +2 more
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The relationship between hope, medical expenditure and survival among advanced cancer patients

Frontiers in Psychology, 2023
IntroductionAmong those with advanced illness, higher levels of hope may offer physiological benefits. Yet, greater levels of hope may also encourage aggressive treatments.
Junxing Chay, Vinh Anh Huynh, Yin Bun Cheung, Yin Bun Cheung, Ravindran Kanesvaran, Lai Heng Lee, Chetna Malhotra, Eric Andrew Finkelstein   +7 more
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Assessing the validity of a data driven segmentation approach: A 4 year longitudinal study of healthcare utilization and mortality.

PLoS ONE, 2018
BackgroundSegmentation of heterogeneous patient populations into parsimonious and relatively homogenous groups with similar healthcare needs can facilitate healthcare resource planning and development of effective integrated healthcare interventions for ...
Lian Leng Low, Shi Yan, Yu Heng Kwan, Chuen Seng Tan, Julian Thumboo   +4 more
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Determinants for use of direct-to-consumer telemedicine consultations in primary healthcare—a registry based total population study from Stockholm, Sweden

BMC Family Practice, 2021
Background In recent years, telemedicine consultations have evolved as a new form of providing primary healthcare. Telemedicine options can provide benefits to patients in terms of access, reduced travel time and no risk of disease spreading.
Cecilia Dahlgren, Margareta Dackehag, Per Wändell, Clas Rehnberg   +3 more
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Healthcare Resource Utilization for Chronic Rhinosinusitis in Older Adults

, 2021
Objectives: Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) is a common and costly health problem in the United States. While often associated with younger adults, CRS can affect the elderly. As the aging population increases in the United States, the cost burden of CRS in
Jang, David W, Jeffrey Cheng, Hui-Jie Lee, Cheng, Jeffrey, David W. Jang, Ralph Abi Hachem, Scales, Chuck D, Huang, Ryan J, Chuck D. Scales, Lee, Hui-Jie, Ryan J. Huang, Abi Hachem, Ralph   +11 more
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Geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in the utilization of maternal healthcare services in Nigeria: 2003–2017

, 2020
Background: Maternal mortality has remained a challenge in many low income countries, especially in Africa and in Nigeria in particular. This study examines the geographical and socioeconomic inequalities in maternal healthcare utilization in Nigeria ...
Rahman, Mohammad Mafizur, Khanam, Rasheda, Okoli, Chijioke, Hajizadeh, Mohammad   +3 more
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Factors for healthcare utilization and effect of mutual health insurance on healthcare utilization in rural communities of South Achefer Woreda, North West, Ethiopia

Health Economics Review, 2018
Objective To identify factors for healthcare utilization and to describe effect of Mutual Health Insurance on health service utilization in rural community in South Achefer, North West Ethiopia. Methods Across-sectional study was conducted.
Hiwot Tilahun, Desta Debalkie Atnafu, Geta Asrade, Amare Minyihun, Yihun Mulugeta Alemu   +4 more
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