Self-reported health complaints and healthcare-seeking behaviour among adult people in rural Bangladesh: results from a cross-sectional study

A high prevalence of self-reported health complaints, particularly related to NCDs, was observed. Despite this, many participants did not seek healthcare, indicating the need to address barriers to healthcare access and improve health-seeking behaviours in rural Bangladesh.

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BMJ Open
Published
2025-02-01
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https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-086324
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2
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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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Self-reported health complaints and healthcare-seeking behaviour among adult people in rural Bangladesh: results from a cross-sectional study

Md Nazmul Karim, Baki Billah, Ashraful Kabir
2 citations
BMJ Open
Healthcare Systems and Reforms
4.42
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Self-reported health complaints and healthcare-seeking behaviour among adult people in rural Bangladesh: results from a cross-sectional study

Md Nazmul Karim, Baki Billah, Ashraful Kabir
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Abstract

A high prevalence of self-reported health complaints, particularly related to NCDs, was observed. Despite this, many participants did not seek healthcare, indicating the need to address barriers to healthcare access and improve health-seeking behaviours in rural Bangladesh.

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Healthcare Systems and Reforms
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