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2012
- handle: 10670/1.am2mch
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Salud Pública de México
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Ricardo Pérez-Cuevas et al., « Utilization of healthcare services among children members of Medical Insurance for a New Generation », Salud Pública de México, ID : 10670/1.am2mch
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"Objective. To describe the utilization and associated factors for preventive and curative care utilization among children affiliated to the Medical Insurance for a New Generation (SMNG). Materials and Methods. Data from the 2009 National Survey of SMNG was analyzed. Results. The analysis represented 1 316 867 children; 25% of urban and 37.5% of rural mothers that took their children to well-child visits. Covariates associated with preventive care utilization were children 35 years, mother¿s literacy level of bachelor degree, housewife, attendance at >7 antenatal care visits, and living in a rural area. Curative care: 12% attended emergency room services, 5.4% were hospitalized and 66% received ambulatory care. Covariates associated with curative care utilization: child history of frequent diseases, mother living with husband/partner, mother¿s literacy level of bachelor degree, attendance >7 antenatal care visits and having paid work. Conclusion. It is needed to reinforce the programs encouraging mothers to seek preventive care regularly."