Factors influencing utilization of the curative health services among children aged 6-60 months in Bahrain (Part II).

TitleFactors influencing utilization of the curative health services among children aged 6-60 months in Bahrain (Part II).
Publication TypeJournal Article
Year of Publication1990
Authorsel-Gewaily M, al-Sayyed J, Gadalla F
JournalJ Egypt Public Health Assoc
Volume65
Issue5-6
Pagination617-27
Date Published1990
ISSN0013-2446
KeywordsAttitude to Health, Bahrain, Child Health Services, Child, Preschool, Educational Status, Family Characteristics, Female, Health Services Research, Humans, Infant, Male, Mothers, Patient Acceptance of Health Care, Socioeconomic Factors
Abstract

Two hundred twenty one out of 2587 children aged 6-60 months were selected at random from 8 villages in Western region of Bahrain. The data were collected by interviewing the mothers and checking out the health records. The study revealed that family size, mother's education, socioeconomic status and mother's attitude toward the curative services were significant factors for the use of the curative care. However, no significant relationships were found between the utilization of the curative care and age and sex of child, family structure and the situational factors.

Alternate JournalJ Egypt Public Health Assoc
PubMed ID2134096