Doctor-Shopping Behaviour amongst Adult Patients Attending Family Medicine Clinic, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan
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Accession number;06A0032849
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| Title;Doctor-Shopping Behaviour amongst Adult Patients Attending Family Medicine Clinic, Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan |
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HASSAN NORASMAH
(Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Mys)
ISMAIL SHAIFUL BAHARI
(Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Mys)
NOOR SYED HATIM
(Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kelantan, Mys)
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Journal Title;Int Med J
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Journal Code:L4914A
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ISSN:1341-2051
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VOL.12;NO.4;PAGE.251-257(2005)
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| Figure&Table&Reference;FIG.2, TBL.6, REF.10 |
| Pub. Country;Japan |
| Language;English |
| Abstract;Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors of doctor-shopping behaviour amongst adult patients attending Family Medicine Clinic (FMC) Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia (HUSM). Methods: It was a cross-sectional study conducted on 442 adult patients aged 18 years and above. It was conducted as face to face interview using questionnaires. Data were analysed using SPSS version 11. Results: Fifty-six percents of these patients met our criteria for doctor-shopping patients. Most of the patients went to general practitioners for consultation prior to FMC visit. One-fifth of the respondents went for alternative treatment for the current illness episode. The main reason for changing doctors was due to no improvement of the illness. Doctor-shopping behaviour was found to be significantly associated with older age group and employed patients. Doctor-shopping patients were found to be high among married people, females and patients with low education level, but the associations were not significant. The significant associated factors of doctor-shopping behaviour were chronic duration of illness, and advice to seek treatment from somebody. Conclusion: Prevalence of doctor-shopping behaviour amongst adult patients attending FMC was high. It is important to recognise and anticipate problems related to doctor-shopping behaviour. We need to emphasize on the importance of a good doctor-patient relationship, and give accurate explanation and health education to maintain a proper continuity of care. (author abst.) |
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