Self-reported health complaints and healthcare-seeking behaviour among adult people in rural Bangladesh: results from a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aims to assess self-reported health complaints and healthcare-seeking behaviours in a rural population of Bangladesh. These factors are crucial for understanding health challenges and designing effective healthcare services in rural areas.

Design

A cross-sectional survey was conducted from May to October 2021.

Setting

Four randomly selected administrative districts/regions of Bangladesh.

Participants

A total of 1645 rural participants aged 18 years and older.

Outcome measures

The study assessed the prevalence of self-reported health complaints and healthcare-seeking behaviours.

Results

Among the participants, 66% (1084 out of 1645) reported experiencing health complaints, with 80% seeking care and 20% either not seeking care

SUBMITTER: Kabir A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11808888 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature