Perceived influence individual demographic factors on health care system utilization of Epe community Members in Lagos State, Nigeria
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2019
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Ademiju, P.U.
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International journal of strategic research in education, technology and humanities
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This study examined how individual demographic factors influences health care system utilisation by members of Epe community. A cross-sectional descriptive survey research design was used, while multi-stage sampling technique was used to select 2,000 male and female respondents in the community. The instrument for data collection was a structured questionnaire titled "Questionnaire on Factors Affecting Health Care System Utilisation" prepared in English and Yoruba (r = 0.68). This was complimented with Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), three hypotheses were tested at 0.05 alpha level. Data were analyzed using ANOVA, Chi-square and LSD Post-hoc test. Results from the analysis revealed that age (F(41995) =17.19; p<o.o5) is a significant determinant of utilisation of traditional health care in treating children's diseases. Educational background is a significant determinant of utilisation of orthodox (F{6l99a)=i5.59; p<o.o5) and traditional (F(6,1992)=7.08; p<o,o5) health care system in treating children's diseases background is a significant determinant of utilisation of orthodox (F(6,l99l)=io.o6; p<o.o5) and traditional(F(6l99a) =10.8; p<o.o5) healthcare systems in treating diseases. Religious background is a significant determinant of utilisation of orthodox health care system in treating children (F(ll997) =508.0; p<o.o5) diseases. Income is a significant determinant of the utilisation of orthodox (F(6,1993) =9.13; p<o.o5) in the treatment of children's diseases. Belief is a significant determinant of health care utilisation in treating diseases FCll997) 4.85; p<o.o5). In conclusion it was observed that age, educational and religious backgrounds, tribes, income and beliefs are important factors in accessing healthcare of children diseases. It is therefore, recommended that individual demographic factors should be taken into cognizance in the provision of health care services for community members.
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Orthodox health care , Traditional healthcare, , Spiritual healthcare , Healthcare facilities , Demographic factors , Epe Community Members
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Ademiju, P.U. (2019). Perceived influence individual demographic factors on health care system utilization of Epe community. International journal of strategic research in education,technology and humanities. 7(1). 46-65.