PMID: 16638249Apr 28, 2006Paper

Sex inequalities in access to care for patients with diabetes in primary care: questionnaire survey.

The British Journal of General Practice : the Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
Julia Hippisley-CoxVicky Hammersley

Abstract

Health experiences differ between men and women. The health services have focused their attention on gynaecological health problems in women, however women with non-gynaecological health problems could be unintentionally neglected. Given the increased prevalence of diabetes, the healthcare needs and experiences of women with diabetes are increasing. To determine the extent of sex inequalities in access to care for diabetes in primary care. Cross-sectional population-based questionnaire study. Twenty-three general practices spread through 23 different primary care trusts in the former Trent Region, UK. The study consisted of a random sample of 1,673 patients with diabetes. Outcomes measured were odds ratios adjusted for age for measures of physical access to the GP's surgery; ease of obtaining appointments; access to primary care professionals; levels of routine diabetes care received; barriers to physical activity, problems eating and psychological distress as measured by the 18 score Diabetes Health Profile. Women were less likely than men to report that they had talked to their GP or practice nurse about their diabetes in the previous 12 months and were less likely to report that they were able to book routine appointments at...Continue Reading

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