Health Care : Current Reviews

Dimitris Papamichail

Publications

• Research Article
  Health Care Experiences and Needs of Adolescents in Urban Greece: Implications for Planning Appropriate Health Care
  Author(s): Adamandia Xekalaki, Dimitris Papamichail, Polixeni Nikolaidou, Anastasios Papadimitriou and Takis PanagiotopoulosAdamandia Xekalaki, Dimitris Papamichail, Polixeni Nikolaidou, Anastasios Papadimitriou and Takis Panagiotopoulos
  
  Purpose: This study aims to explore experiences and views of 15 year old adolescents on primary health care services in large cities in Greece, and make policy and practice recommendations. Methods: A representative sample of 15 year old students, living in large cities of Greece, was selected using stratified cluster sampling. Information was collected using a structured questionnaire. Results: The questionnaire was completed by 2019 of the 2342 students in the school classes selected (response rate 86%). Girls were 54%; 92% were born in Greece. Half of the students (50%) reported having communication problems with the physician(s) they usually visit. Reasons of communication problems included: a/organizational problems, e.g. inadequate consultation time (17%); b/privacy and confidentiality issues, e.g. not having the opportunity to .. View More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2375-4273.1000208

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