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Healthcare services utilization among international students in Ankara, Turkey: a cross-sectional study
Masai, Abednego Nzyuko1; Güçiz-Doğan, Bahar1; Ouma, Polet Njeri2; Nyadera, Israel Nyaburi3,4; Ruto, Victor Kipkoech5
2021-12-01
Source PublicationBMC Health Services Research
ISSN1472-6963
Volume21Issue:1Pages:311
Abstract

Background: While international students form an increasing population of higher education students in Turkey, there is limited empirical evidence about their health services utilization. The study aim was to investigate healthcare access among a group of international students studying in Ankara city and identify potential barriers that affect full healthcare utilization. Method: A total of 535 international students from 83 countries completed an online-based questionnaire. The survey was conducted from September until October 2020. Variables between groups within the study sample were compared using ANOVA and Chi-square tests (with Fisher’s exact test). Logistic regression analysis was used to evaluate the relationships between variables related to access to health services. Results: Of the study population, 80.6% accessed the general practitioner (GP), 40% accessed the student health centres, and 11.4% were admitted to the hospital at least once. About 80% of international students reported changing their views to access healthcare more because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: Lack of awareness of healthcare support systems, perceived stigma associated with mental health services, and language barriers were the main barriers affecting healthcare access by international students. Implications: Study findings indicate the need for education of international students on available healthcare, targeted health promotion, and training of health providers on effective communication.

DOI10.1186/s12913-021-06301-x
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Indexed BySCIE
Language英語English
WOS Research AreaHealth Care Sciences & Services
WOS SubjectHealth Care Sciences & Services
WOS IDWOS:000638037500004
Scopus ID2-s2.0-85103997074
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Document TypeJournal article
CollectionDEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Corresponding AuthorMasai, Abednego Nzyuko
Affiliation1.Department of Public Health, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
2.Faculty of Medicine, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey
3.Department of Political Science and Public Administration, Ankara Yildirim Beyazit University, Ankara, Turkey
4.Department of Government and Public Administration, University of Macau, Macao
5.Department of International Relations, Ankara University, Ankara, Turkey
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Masai, Abednego Nzyuko,Güçiz-Doğan, Bahar,Ouma, Polet Njeri,et al. Healthcare services utilization among international students in Ankara, Turkey: a cross-sectional study[J]. BMC Health Services Research, 2021, 21(1), 311.
APA Masai, Abednego Nzyuko., Güçiz-Doğan, Bahar., Ouma, Polet Njeri., Nyadera, Israel Nyaburi., & Ruto, Victor Kipkoech (2021). Healthcare services utilization among international students in Ankara, Turkey: a cross-sectional study. BMC Health Services Research, 21(1), 311.
MLA Masai, Abednego Nzyuko,et al."Healthcare services utilization among international students in Ankara, Turkey: a cross-sectional study".BMC Health Services Research 21.1(2021):311.
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