Results of a Pilot Study of Health Awareness, Trust in Health Professionals, Preferences, and Opinions About Healthcare Among a Sample of Adults
Introduction. Health literacy and awareness, trust in healthcare workers and healthcare system are important factors in health-related decision-making.Purpose. The aim of the study was to assess health awareness and the level of trust in health professionals, to identify prevailing opinions and pref...
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| description | Introduction. Health literacy and awareness, trust in healthcare workers and healthcare system are important factors in health-related decision-making.Purpose. The aim of the study was to assess health awareness and the level of trust in health professionals, to identify prevailing opinions and preferences in health services, and to define possible links between these parameters and demographic indicators among a sample of adults.Materials and Methods. A survey of 98 individuals aged 18-64 years was conducted. A subsequent frequency analysis was performed without estimating statistical significance of frequency distribution due to the small sample size. The findings were interpreted within the sampling frame. General conclusions were given as preliminary.Results and Discussion. Respondents were well informed about HIV infection; however, the majority of them had little knowledge about the differences in hepatitis A and hepatitis B transmission routes. In case of sudden sharp abdominal pain, every second respondent would prefer to call the ambulance rather than self-medicate. 23% of participants under the age of 36 admitted that they did not know how to provide first aid in cases of arterial bleeding. Respondents aged 18-19 years showed higher trust in healthcare workers, while the lowest indicators were observed in the group aged 36–64 years. The majority of respondents with higher trust in healthcare workers showed a positive attitude toward vaccination. Every second woman would prefer admitting to a private Russian clinic, and every third man would choose a state health facility.Conclusion. The results of the study can be applied to the programs assessing health literacy and trust in healthcare professionals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-311d931222a6479290927070eef4aece2025-08-20T03:58:55ZrusResearch Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare DepartmentЗдоровье мегаполиса2713-26172023-10-0143264010.47619/2713-2617.zm.2023.v.4i3;26-40121Results of a Pilot Study of Health Awareness, Trust in Health Professionals, Preferences, and Opinions About Healthcare Among a Sample of AdultsN. A. Grechushkina0Research Institute for Healthcare Organization and Medical Management of Moscow Healthcare DepartmentIntroduction. Health literacy and awareness, trust in healthcare workers and healthcare system are important factors in health-related decision-making.Purpose. The aim of the study was to assess health awareness and the level of trust in health professionals, to identify prevailing opinions and preferences in health services, and to define possible links between these parameters and demographic indicators among a sample of adults.Materials and Methods. A survey of 98 individuals aged 18-64 years was conducted. A subsequent frequency analysis was performed without estimating statistical significance of frequency distribution due to the small sample size. The findings were interpreted within the sampling frame. General conclusions were given as preliminary.Results and Discussion. Respondents were well informed about HIV infection; however, the majority of them had little knowledge about the differences in hepatitis A and hepatitis B transmission routes. In case of sudden sharp abdominal pain, every second respondent would prefer to call the ambulance rather than self-medicate. 23% of participants under the age of 36 admitted that they did not know how to provide first aid in cases of arterial bleeding. Respondents aged 18-19 years showed higher trust in healthcare workers, while the lowest indicators were observed in the group aged 36–64 years. The majority of respondents with higher trust in healthcare workers showed a positive attitude toward vaccination. Every second woman would prefer admitting to a private Russian clinic, and every third man would choose a state health facility.Conclusion. The results of the study can be applied to the programs assessing health literacy and trust in healthcare professionals.https://www.city-healthcare.com/jour/article/view/122health literacyhealth awarenesshealth trusthealthcarepublic opinionattitudes toward vaccinationsocial determinants of healthsociological survey |
| spellingShingle | N. A. Grechushkina Results of a Pilot Study of Health Awareness, Trust in Health Professionals, Preferences, and Opinions About Healthcare Among a Sample of Adults Здоровье мегаполиса health literacy health awareness health trust healthcare public opinion attitudes toward vaccination social determinants of health sociological survey |
| title | Results of a Pilot Study of Health Awareness, Trust in Health Professionals, Preferences, and Opinions About Healthcare Among a Sample of Adults |
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| title_short | Results of a Pilot Study of Health Awareness, Trust in Health Professionals, Preferences, and Opinions About Healthcare Among a Sample of Adults |
| title_sort | results of a pilot study of health awareness trust in health professionals preferences and opinions about healthcare among a sample of adults |
| topic | health literacy health awareness health trust healthcare public opinion attitudes toward vaccination social determinants of health sociological survey |
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