Background Even though there is a growing literature on barriers to formal healthcare use
among older people, little is known from the perspective of vulnerable older people in …

Background Exploration of health information-seeking behaviour among older adults with
very low incomes is critical in shaping our understanding of how health information is sought …

Despite collaborative efforts by the government and the private sector in the provision of
health facilities in Ghana, a substantial proportion of communities in rural Ghana still have …

Background Like many other low-and middle-income countries (LMICs), the Ghanaian
healthcare system remains poor which is likely to affect the utilisation of healthcare services …

Background Older people utilise more healthcare services and are likely to incur higher
healthcare expenditure, however, data on their healthcare financing mechanisms are scarce …

Objectives A crucial factor in healthy ageing is age-friendly environments for older persons.
The opportunities that come with getting older as well as the safety of older persons are …

Objective Barriers to healthcare in Ghana are multifaceted. Many people, including patients
and providers, face them at different levels. To address these barriers, there is a need to …

Rural health is a core component of public health but developing rural is a major public
challenge, especially, in poor and resource-limited settings around the world. Poor rural …

In spite of the growing literature on prevalence and patterns of health care use in later life
globally, studies have generally overlooked subjective standpoints of vulnerable Ghanaian …

The present study investigates whether the differentials in private and public inpatient
healthcare utilization are associated with marital status for men and women aged 60 years …