Tadele Amente
Ethiopia
Research Article
Determinants of Health Service Utilization among Older Adults in Bedele Town,Illubabor Zone, Ethiopia
Author(s): Tadele Amente and Birtukan KebedeTadele Amente and Birtukan Kebede
Background: In any country use of health services by elderly could vary according to the cultural, social,
economic and demographic situation of the person who may need care. In certain contexts, it particularly varies with
age and sex of the potential service user. However, studies that document on health service utilization among
elderly population are generally scarce in Ethiopia and particularly, in the study area.
Objective: This study aimed to assess utilization of health services and associated factors among population of
older adults.
Methods: A community based cross sectional study carried on 284 elderly populations residing in Bedele Town
from February-March 2013 by using a structured questioner interview by four trained high school students through
simple random sampling technique in all .. View More»
