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Health Service-Related Determinants of Health-Seeking Behavior during Malaria Fever in a High-Risk Region of Nepal.
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Abstract
Background and Aims: Malaria continues to be a significant global health challenge, leading to preventable illnesses and loss of lives. This cross-sectional descriptive study, employing a mixed-method approach, aimed to investigate the health service-related factors affecting health-seeking behavior during episodes of malaria fever in a high-risk region of Nepal. Methods: Using a cross-sectional descriptive design with a mixed-method approach, the research focused on Kanchanpur district, selected from 20 high-risk malaria districts of Nepal. Belauri Municipality within Kanchanpur, identified for its concentration of high and moderate-risk wards, was the specific study area. A random selection process identified 387 households for a comprehensive survey. Face-to-face interviews with household heads were conducted after obtaining written informed consent and ethical approval from the Nepal Health Research Council. Data analysis, employing statistical measures such as percentages, frequency, mean, and the Chi-square test, was performed using SPSS version 20. Results: Means of reaching the public health facility (AOR = 8.324, 95% CI = 3.677-18.844, Conclusion: Collectively, these findings provide a comprehensive understanding of the multifaceted nature of health-seeking behavior in the context of malaria fever and emphasize the importance of addressing various factors to improve healthcare utilization. Subsidized transportation for the poor helps to overcome financial barriers, establish additional facilities or mobile clinics to reduce travel time, ensure healthcare workforce availability, extend health facility hours, patient-centered initiatives to enhance service quality can increase the likelihood of people seeking care from modern health facilities in Nepal.
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