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ArticleBMC public health2020

Dynamics of health information-seeking behaviour among older adults with very low incomes in Ghana: a qualitative study.

Williams Agyemang-Duah, Francis Arthur-Holmes, Charles Peprah, Dina Adei, Prince Peprah

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Article in BMC public health, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 19 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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5 · Who and what money

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5 authors at 2 institutions in 2 countries.

Williams Agyemang-DuahDepartment of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana. agyemangduahwilliams@yahoo.com.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8658-004X
Francis Arthur-HolmesIndependent Researcher, Accra, Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5099-4555
Charles PeprahDepartment of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Dina AdeiDepartment of Planning, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
Prince PeprahSocial Policy Research Centre, University of New South Wales, Sydney, Australia.
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology · GHUNSW Sydney · AU

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundExploration of health information-seeking behaviour among older adults with very low incomes is critical in shaping our understanding of how health information is sought in later life. Although studies have focused on health information-seeking behaviour among older people worldwide, subjective views of older adults, especially those with very low incomes in Ghana remain scant. Thus, this study aimed to fill this significant knowledge gap by exploring health information-seeking behaviour among older adults with very low incomes in Ghana.

methodsIn-depth interviews and focus group discussions were conducted with 30 older adults with very low incomes, 15 caregivers and 15 formal healthcare providers in the Atwima Nwabiagya District of Ghana. A thematic analytical framework was used to analyse the data.

resultsThe study revealed multiple sources of health information to include healthcare providers, family members, media and friends. The kind of health information sought by older adults with very low incomes consisted of information on diets, causes of chronic non-communicable diseases and medication dosage. The study also identified inadequate knowledge about the benefits of seeking health information, perceived poor attitude of healthcare providers and communication problems as the factors that limit older adults with very low incomes from acquiring health information.

conclusionAn adequate and reliable source of information is essential to promoting the health of older people. Their inability to secure the right health information could further worsen their health status. Thus, the study provides the need for appropriate health policy interventions on the sources and types of health information sought by older adults with very low incomes in Ghana. Healthcare providers are recommended to remain open, friendly and receptive to older people to allow them to seek and obtain health information as they [healthcare providers] constitute the most reliable health information source.

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Health BehaviorInformation Seeking BehaviorAgedAged, 80 and overFemaleFocus GroupsGhanaHumansMalePovertyQualitative ResearchGhanaHealthcare providersHealth information-seeking behaviourHealth policyOlder adults with very low incomes

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