Determinants, barriers, and facilitators of healthcare access for patients with hypertension in rural Ghana: applying the Andersen-Newman model of healthcare utilization.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypertension is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseasemorbidity and mortality, affecting 25% of adults in Ghana. Access to adequate care is critical for effective hypertension management.

Objective

Evaluate healthcare utilisation among patients with hypertension and identify determinants.

Methods

Guided by the Andersen and Newman model, we examined predisposing, enabling, and need factors affecting HCU. Data were collected from 600 patients with hypertension, 19 in-depth interviews with health workers, and six focus group discussions with patients. Logistic regression was used for quantitative analysis, while qualitative data were analyzed thematically.

Results

In all, 73% of patients with hypertension used health care. Key predisposing facto

SUBMITTER: Nyame S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12724238 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature