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Identifier |
000395543 |
Title |
Μια ποιοτική διερεύνηση της πρόσβασης των ανασφάλιστων σε υπηρεσίες Δευτεροβάθμιας Περίθαλψης στον αστικό χώρο στην Ελλάδα |
Alternative Title |
A qualitative investigation of the uninsured access to secondary care services in urban areas in Greece |
Author
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Καραμίντζιου Δέσποινα
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Thesis advisor
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Φιλαλήθης, Α.
Παπαδάκης, Ν.
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Reviewer
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Κούτρα, Κ.
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Abstract |
Introduction: The equal and universal access to effective medical care and use of health
services is a primary objective of the Greek health system. In 2010, the economic downturn in
Greece with the implementation of austerity measures led to a dramatic increase in
unemployment and poverty. Socially vulnerable groups such as irregular migrants, the
uninsured, the unemployed are most affected by the negative impact of the economic crisis,
leading to deterioration of health and increased obstacles to their access to health care.
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the secondary healthcare
services access experiences of uninsured natives and immigrants in two urban environments
of Greece.
Methods: Qualitative exploratory method chosen for the purpose of work. The present study
was based on 21 in-depth interviews in uninsured immigrants and natives living in two urban
contexts in Greece. The majority of participants approached socially surgeries in Athens and
Heraklion, Crete. Qualitative data were analyzed according to the principles of content
analysis.
Results: Uninsured reported difficulties in accessing health care, leading to delay or waiver of
necessary medical care or seeking alternative health strategies. The high cost and lack of
insurance coverage reported as primary barriers to access. Here are the limited medical rights,
the complex bureaucratic procedures, long waiting times, the attitude of health professionals,
language and cultural barriers in terms of migrant population, insufficient knowledge about
the health system and the services available and finally the lack of knowledge rights.
Conclusions: The uninsured population has to overcome a number of obstacles to access to
care. These barriers lead to a search for alternative strategies to meet health needs, have
negative effects on their health and on the effectiveness of the health system, the quality that
the services offered.This study highlights the need for policies and guidelines that are
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consistent with international law on human rights, will result in ensuring access to health care
for vulnerable groups that are excluded from the health system.
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Language |
Greek |
Subject |
Access |
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Economic crisis |
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Πρόσβαση |
Issue date |
2015-07-17 |
Collection
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School/Department--School of Medicine--Department of Medicine--Post-graduate theses
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Type of Work--Post-graduate theses
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Permanent Link |
https://elocus.lib.uoc.gr//dlib/3/0/1/metadata-dlib-1441895237-739646-32766.tkl
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