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Gender differences in seeking care for hepatitis C in Australia (2007)
(Différences de sexe dans la demande de soins pour l'hépatite C en Australie)
Auteur(s) :
M. TEMPLE-SMITH ;
M. STOOVE ;
A. SMITH ;
M. O'BRIEN ;
D. MITCHELL ;
C. BANWELL ;
G. BAMMER ;
D. JOLLEY ;
S. GIFFORD
Article en page(s) :
59-70
Refs biblio. :
39
Domaine :
Drogues illicites / Illicit drugs
Langue(s) :
Anglais
Discipline :
MAL (Maladies infectieuses / Infectious diseases)
Note générale :
Journal of Substance Use, 2007, 12, (1), 59-70
Note de contenu :
tabl.
Résumé :
ENGLISH :
Hepatitis C is among Australia's most common notifiable infectious diseases and the majority of those affected develop chronic illness. Management of other chronic illnesses has been shown to be most effective when gender-specific health education and support is offered. This paper examines gender differences in the health-seeking behaviour of men and women with hepatitis C. Data are from two separate studies, recruited largely from non-clinical sources, of women (n = 362) and of men (n = 308) with hepatitis C, conducted in Victoria, Australia in 2000 and 2002, respectively. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire that included questions on health and use of medical services. Women without symptoms (47%) were more likely than men (18%) to seek hepatitis C care (p
ENGLISH :
Hepatitis C is among Australia's most common notifiable infectious diseases and the majority of those affected develop chronic illness. Management of other chronic illnesses has been shown to be most effective when gender-specific health education and support is offered. This paper examines gender differences in the health-seeking behaviour of men and women with hepatitis C. Data are from two separate studies, recruited largely from non-clinical sources, of women (n = 362) and of men (n = 308) with hepatitis C, conducted in Victoria, Australia in 2000 and 2002, respectively. Participants completed a self-administered questionnaire that included questions on health and use of medical services. Women without symptoms (47%) were more likely than men (18%) to seek hepatitis C care (p
Affiliation :
Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University
Australie. Australia.
Australie. Australia.