Determinants, barriers, and facilitators of healthcare access for patients with hypertension in rural Ghana: applying the Andersen-Newman model of healthcare utilization

Key Result

Healthcare use for hypertension in rural Ghana is high at 73%, with significant disparities observed particularly among men.

Key Points

• The research aims to identify determinants and barriers to healthcare access for hypertension patients in rural Ghana.
• Surveyed healthcare utilization among hypertension patients
• Analyzed demographic and structural factors
• Examined gender disparities in access to healthcare
• Evaluated the role of insurance and hospital services
• 73% of hypertension patients in rural Ghana accessed healthcare
• Demographic and structural factors significantly influenced healthcare use
• Inequalities persist, particularly affecting men
• Interventions recommended to address gender issues and improve insurance access