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What is relevant in your study knowing that the number of older adults are increasing?
Health-seeking behaviors, particularly in the
utilization of healthcare services and behavioral
characteristics have become more relevant.
What are the various predictors of health-seeking
behavior among older adults with comorbidities
Influence of:
Demographic Factors
Contributing Factors
Health perceptions anchored from the Health Belief Model
Title of the Study
DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH-SEEKING BEHAVIORS AMONG OLDER ADULTS WITH COMORBIDITIES OF SELECTED BARANGAYS IN BUTUAN CITY
What research design is your study
descriptivecorrelational study
Who is your subject in the study?
Older adults with comorbisities with ages greater than or equal to 60 years old
Majority comorbidity among their comorbidities in your study
Hypertension (81.7%)
How many respondents have you gathered?
153 respondents
The relationship between factors and behaviors were investigated through
correlational analysis
t-test
ANOVA
Based on your findings what were the significant determinants of health-seeking behaviors?
-monthly income
-educational attainment
-presence of comorbidities: hypertension and diabetes
-accessibility to health facilities
-affordability of medical care cost
-quality of medical service experienced
-all measured health perceptions
What does your findings suggest?
The findings then suggest that to increase health-seeking behaviors of the older adult, the aforementioned significant factors should be
considered. These factors must be instilled in various health programs for the older adults that seek to promote health and prevent diseases.
The older adult population, defined as those aged 60 years and older, is recognized to be a vulnerable population that are more likely to develop physical comorbidities compared to other age groups. The older adults are said to have a higher prevalence of health problems but may have issues in seeking healthcare services or personally addressing health needs.
Poudel et al 2022
what is health-seeking behaviors?
Health-seeking behaviors are activities or practices
that engage in health promotion and disease prevention (Saah, 2021) It is a crucial part of attaining the health status of the individual to an optimum level
What are the categories of health seeking behaviors?
These behaviors may be categorized as behavioral characteristics and healthcare utilization (Poudel et al., 2022)
what theoretical underpinning did you use in your study?
The theoretical underpinning of this study is the health
belief model by Hochbaum & Rosenstock, 1952
This study also incorporates with the theory of Dr. Letty
Kuan, Retirement and Role Discontinuity Model.
what is health belief model?
It is a theoretical model that became a tool to predict a person’s health behavior, such as getting regular checkups or seeking treatment for a medical issue.
how many concepts comprises in the health belief model?
It comprises six (6) concepts which include
perceived susceptibility,
perceived severity,
perceived benefits,
perceived barriers,
cues to action, and
self-efficacy (Boskey, 2022)
what are the meaning of its concepts
An individual’s behavior towards health is influenced by
their perception of the probability of getting the disease
(perceived susceptibility). Additionally, people are
reluctant to give up something they like if they do not gain
anything in exchange (perceived benefit). Individuals are
more likely to alter their health-related habits in response
to the perceived severity of adverse impacts (perceived
severity). Furthermore, most people don’t make positive
changes to their health practices because they anticipate
challenges, may it be in finances, efforts, dangers, etc.
(perceived barrier). Posters, media, and pamphlets are all
examples of cues to action that may motivate people to improve their health. Lastly, the concept of self-efficacy examines the confidence in their capacity to bring about positive change in their health (Boskey, 2022).
what are the independent variables in the study?
contributing factors,
health perception,
pre-existing comorbidities
what are the dependent variables in the study?
Health-seeking behaviors (categorized into behavioral characteristics and health service utilization)
and what an older adult does in response to a stimulus
what is behavioral characteristics and healthcare utilization
Behavioral characteristics are tobacco smoking, alcohol
use, physical activity, and diet intake. Health services
utilization includes difficulty seeking health services,
visits to the health facility in the last 6 months, and the
purchase of medications.
What is your intervening variable
Demographic data
is the intervening variable that assist the researchers to understand the outcomes of all aspects of the health-seeking behavior of the respondents by
differentiating other indicators by demographic
characteristics. Individuals’ level of health safety
awareness is strongly related to socio-demographic
characteristics, particularly educational achievement, age,
sex, and income (Jabar, 2019; Mou, 2022). These variables,
although do not directly affect health-seeking behaviors of
older adults, play a role in behavioral change.
what is the statement of the problem
This study will determine the health-seeking behaviors
among older adults with comorbidities in selected Barangays
in Butuan City. Specifically, it will seek to answer the
following questions:
1. What is the profile of the older adults in terms of:
1.1 Age;
1.2 Sex;
1.3 Civil status;
1.4 Household census;
1.5 Monthly income; and,
1.6 Educational attainment.
2. What are the pre-existing comorbidities of the
respondents?
3. What are the factors that contributes to health
service utilization in terms of:
3.1 Accessibility to health facilities;
3.2 Affordability of medical care cost;
3.3 Availability of drugs; and,
3.4 Quality of medical care.
4. What is the extent of health perceptions in terms of:
4.1 Perceived susceptibility;
4.2 Perceived severity;
4.3 Perceived barriers;
4.4 Perceived self-efficacy;
4.5 Perceived benefits; and,
4.6 Cues to action.
5. What are the health-seeking behaviors of older adults
in terms of:
5.1 Behavioral characteristics; and,
5.2 Health service utilization.
6. Is there a significant relationship between healthseeking behaviors of older adults when grouped according
to the profile of the respondents?
7. Is there a significant relationship between the preexisting comorbidities and the health-seeking behaviors
of older adults?
8. Is there a significant relationship between the
contributing factors and the health-seeking behaviors of
older adults in terms of health service utilization?
9. Is there a significant relationship between the health
perceptions and the health-seeking behaviors of older
adults in terms of behavioral characteristics?
10. Based on the findings, what intervention plan may
be proposed in promoting health-seeking behavior?
Hypothesis
Ho1: There is no significant relationship between the
demographic factors and the health seeking behaviors of older
adults with comorbidities in terms of behavioral
characteristics.
Ho2: There is no significant relationship between the preexisting comorbidities and the health seeking behaviors of
older adults with comorbidities.
Ho3: There is no significant relationship between the
contributing factors and the health seeking behaviors of
older adults with comorbidities in terms of health service
utilization.
Ho4: There is no significant relationship between the health
perceptions and the health seeking behaviors of older adults
with comorbidities in terms of behavioral characteristics.
Significance of the Study
Older adult. The study will pave the way for determining
the health seeking behavior and caring for the needs and concerns of people aged 60 and up and help identify the
determinants and develop appropriate healthcare policies.
City Health Office. The study is accountable for ensuring that health services are offered to all of its citizens and are acceptable and affordable and guarantee that every older adult will obtain high-quality medical care; as well as oversee the implementation of various health programs. This study will provide them with relevant information regarding the healthcare needs of the population, allowing them to identify the determinants of health-seeking behavior among older adults.
Office for the Senior Citizens’ Affairs. The study aims to encourage and give a maximum support for the older adult with comorbidities and inform them about their perceptions with regards in health promotion and disease prevention practices. And also their hindrances in seeking healthcare services to give them an optimum intervention they need.
Department of Health. The study will provide valuable
insights to the Department of Health by evaluating the
utilization of health services in the community. Factors such
as cost, travel time, cultural norms, educational attainment,
and inadequacies in medical facilities will enable them to
gain a deeper understanding of the specific challenges faced
by the selected Barangays in Butuan City. This information will serve as a crucial resource for them to modify and
develop plans and policies, particularly in the context of
older adult care, ensuring targeted and effective
interventions to address the unique healthcare needs of the
population.
Family. The study will contribute to the family to support one another through difficult times and to help their family members who are unable to take care for themselves. The study will contribute to families by providing insights into the needs of older adults with comorbidities. This knowledge will enable families to support and assist their older family members more efficiently within their household, ensuring their well-being and quality of life.
Future Researchers. The study will serve as their
reference and can give them new ideas if they plan to conduct a similar study with the researchers’ study in the future. The study’s findings can inspire and guide future studies in understanding health-seeking behaviors among older adults, ultimately contributing to the advancement of knowledge and the development of effective strategies to address their healthcare needs.
