What does this research mean for the field?

Healthcare use for hypertension in rural Ghana is high at 73%, with significant disparities observed particularly among men. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The research aims to identify determinants and barriers to healthcare access for hypertension patients in rural Ghana.

January 10, 2026Open Access

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

Resultado clave

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

Puntos clave

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

PICO estructurado

Población

Patients with hypertension in rural Ghana

Resultado

Healthcare access and utilization

Healthcare utilization among rural Ghanaian hypertension patients is high (73%) but inequalities persist, highlighting the need for gender-focused interventions and improved insurance access.

Resultado numérico

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Resumen

This study finds high healthcare use (73%) among rural Ghanaian hypertension patients, mainly driven by demographic and structural factors. It highlights ongoing inequalities, especially among men. Interventions should focus on addressing gender issues, enhancing access to insurance, and strengthening district hospital services. Future research should evaluate the quality and consistency of hypertension care to improve health outcomes.

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Nyame et al. (Mon,) reported a other. Healthcare use for hypertension in rural Ghana is high at 73%, with significant disparities observed particularly among men.

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