Unit 4: Factors affect patients' ability to access healthcare

What is the primary aim of the overview discussed in the text?

• To promote traditional medicine in low-income countries

• To synthesize global evidence on factors affecting healthcare access

• To analyze financial barriers in healthcare

• To evaluate healthcare systems in high-income countries

How many articles were included in the review?

• 58

• 70

• 35

• 23

Which tool was used to assess the methodological quality of included studies?

• Cochrane Risk of Bias

• AMSTAR 2

• PRISMA

• GRADE

What is a significant barrier to healthcare access identified in LMICs?

• Language barriers

• Fear of deportation

• Preference for self-management

• Gender inequalities

Which demographic factor was most commonly identified as a barrier in LMICs?

• Gender

• Education level

• Age

• Ethnicity

What is one of the three delays in accessing healthcare mentioned in the text?

• Delay in making an appointment

• Delay in receiving treatment

• Delay in understanding symptoms

• Delay in seeking care

What type of financing policies are often used to address low uptake of healthcare services?

• Insurance subsidies

• Public health campaigns

• Demand-side financing

• Supply-side financing

Which group is often found to have the poorest health and least entitlement to healthcare?

• Elderly individuals

• Marginalized groups

• Urban populations

• Wealthy individuals

What is a common socio-cultural factor affecting healthcare access?

• High income

• Availability of healthcare facilities

• Lack of family support

• Access to technology

What is the registration number of the review with PROSPERO?

• CRD42019144776

• CRD42019144777

• CRD42019144775

• CRD42019144778