This thesis explores effects of access to primary care on the self-care of older Canadians, across 5 residential categories. Previous research indicates persons living in rural environments experience profound barriers to primary care, compared to their urban counterparts. Further, self-care is influenced by health knowledge, often acquired through the formal health care system. It was hypothesized that the association between residential status and self-care will be partially explained by access to primary care. Data from the CCHS - Cycle 1.1 (2001) were used. The research sample consisted of 24,281 Canadians, aged 65 and older. Logistic regression results evidenced several predictors of self-care. However, none of the independent variable...
In this article, we compare the demographic and health characteristics of rural and urban elders, as...
We aim to explore the barriers to accessing primary care for socio-economically disadvantaged older ...
The aim of this review is to identify and understand the contexts that effect access to high-quality...
Although universal health care is one of the pillars of Canadian society, the rising cost of service...
The main goal of this study is to examine the relationship among residence ( rural/ nonmetropolitan/...
The purpose of this research was to examine the characteristics of older Canadians with dementia (co...
As the age of the general population increases, the number of elderly people who need care is increa...
As the age of the general population increases, the number of elderly people who need care is increa...
Introduction: Living in rural areas pose challenges to accessing healthcare, often requiring individ...
The role of place has emerged as an important factor in determining people’s health experiences. Rur...
Research on admissions to care homes for older people has paid more attention to individual and soci...
This thesis examines the influence and interrelations of socio-economic, regional and social factors...
Abstract Background Studies comparing the access to h...
While some individuals can successfully age at home, others with similar levels of need may require ...
Introduction: Understanding rural-urban differences, and understanding levels of life satisfaction ...
In this article, we compare the demographic and health characteristics of rural and urban elders, as...
We aim to explore the barriers to accessing primary care for socio-economically disadvantaged older ...
The aim of this review is to identify and understand the contexts that effect access to high-quality...
Although universal health care is one of the pillars of Canadian society, the rising cost of service...
The main goal of this study is to examine the relationship among residence ( rural/ nonmetropolitan/...
The purpose of this research was to examine the characteristics of older Canadians with dementia (co...
As the age of the general population increases, the number of elderly people who need care is increa...
As the age of the general population increases, the number of elderly people who need care is increa...
Introduction: Living in rural areas pose challenges to accessing healthcare, often requiring individ...
The role of place has emerged as an important factor in determining people’s health experiences. Rur...
Research on admissions to care homes for older people has paid more attention to individual and soci...
This thesis examines the influence and interrelations of socio-economic, regional and social factors...
Abstract Background Studies comparing the access to h...
While some individuals can successfully age at home, others with similar levels of need may require ...
Introduction: Understanding rural-urban differences, and understanding levels of life satisfaction ...
In this article, we compare the demographic and health characteristics of rural and urban elders, as...
We aim to explore the barriers to accessing primary care for socio-economically disadvantaged older ...
The aim of this review is to identify and understand the contexts that effect access to high-quality...