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An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services

Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2 28 Ağustos 2026
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An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services

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Objective: This study aimed to determine awareness, knowledge, service utilization, satisfaction, general opinions, and perceived barriers regarding home health care services among adults attending a family medicine outpatient clinic. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted with 153 adults who applied to a Family Medicine Outpatient Clinic between February 15 and April 30, 2026. Data were collected through face-to-face interviews using a structured questionnaire developed by the researchers. The questionnaire assessed sociodemographic characteristics, awareness and knowledge of home health care services, service use and satisfaction, general opinions, and perceived barriers. Results: The mean age of participants was 57.88±15.76 years, and 62.7% were female. Although 80.4% had previously heard of home health care services, practical knowledge about eligibility, service scope, and application procedures was limited. Overall, 52.9% did not know how to apply, and 60.8% had never used these services. Among service users, 33.3% reported being very satisfied, and 55.0% stated that the services met their needs. General opinion differed significantly by educational status and previous service use (χ²=8.151, p=0.017; χ²=7.003, p=0.008, respectively). Perceived barrier status differed significantly by age group and educational status (χ²=5.076, p=0.024; χ²=6.302, p=0.043, respectively). High perceived barriers were more common among older and less educated participants. Conclusion: Although awareness of home health care services is high among adult individuals, practical knowledge about application procedures and service scope is limited. Simplifying application procedures, increasing standardized information, and strengthening guidance for vulnerable groups may improve service utilization.

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Etik Beyan

Ethical approval for this study was obtained from the Bandırma Onyedi Eylül University Faculty of Medicine Non-Interventional Research Ethics Committee (Date: 21.01.2026; Approval Number: E-67961857-050.04-2600006643). The necessary institutional permission was obtained from the Training Planning Board of Bandırma Training and Research Hospital

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Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Koruyucu Sağlık Hizmetleri, Sağlığın Geliştirilmesi, Birinci Basamak Sağlık Hizmetleri

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

28 Ağustos 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

20 Mayıs 2026

Kabul Tarihi

10 Temmuz 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 6 Sayı: 2

Kaynak Göster

APA
Onmaz, M., Huseynova, G., Altındağ, B., & Hatır, A. E. (2026). An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi, 6(2), 36-43. https://doi.org/10.58961/hmj.1955540
AMA
1.Onmaz M, Huseynova G, Altındağ B, Hatır AE. An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services. HTD / HMJ. 2026;6(2):36-43. doi:10.58961/hmj.1955540
Chicago
Onmaz, Mustafa, Gunay Huseynova, Burak Altındağ, ve Ahmet Emre Hatır. 2026. “An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services”. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi 6 (2): 36-43. https://doi.org/10.58961/hmj.1955540.
EndNote
Onmaz M, Huseynova G, Altındağ B, Hatır AE (01 Ağustos 2026) An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi 6 2 36–43.
IEEE
[1]M. Onmaz, G. Huseynova, B. Altındağ, ve A. E. Hatır, “An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services”, HTD / HMJ, c. 6, sy 2, ss. 36–43, Ağu. 2026, doi: 10.58961/hmj.1955540.
ISNAD
Onmaz, Mustafa - Huseynova, Gunay - Altındağ, Burak - Hatır, Ahmet Emre. “An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services”. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi 6/2 (01 Ağustos 2026): 36-43. https://doi.org/10.58961/hmj.1955540.
JAMA
1.Onmaz M, Huseynova G, Altındağ B, Hatır AE. An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services. HTD / HMJ. 2026;6:36–43.
MLA
Onmaz, Mustafa, vd. “An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services”. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi, c. 6, sy 2, Ağustos 2026, ss. 36-43, doi:10.58961/hmj.1955540.
Vancouver
1.Mustafa Onmaz, Gunay Huseynova, Burak Altındağ, Ahmet Emre Hatır. An Investigation of Awareness, Utilization, Satisfaction, and Barriers in Home Health Care Services. HTD / HMJ. 01 Ağustos 2026;6(2):36-43. doi:10.58961/hmj.1955540

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