Inequalities in Older age and Primary Health Care Utilization in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT: The objective of this research was to systematically review and synthesize quantitative studies that assessed the association between socioeconomic inequalities and primary health care (PHC) utilization among older people living in low- and middle- income countries (LMICs). Six databases were searched, including Embase, Medline, Psych Info, Global Health, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and China National Knowledge Infrastructure, CNKI, to identify eligible studies. A narrative synthesis approach was used for evidence synthesis. A total of 20 eligible cross-sectional studies were included in this systematic review. The indicators of socioeconomic status (SES) identified included income level, education, employment/occupation, and health insurance. Most stu

SUBMITTER: Gao Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8645300 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature