Determinants of general practitioner use among women in Australia.

摘要: This study investigates the use of general practitioner services by women in Australia. Although there is a universal health insurance system (Medicare) Australia, are variations access to and out pocket costs for services. Survey data from 2350 mid-age (45-50 years) 2102 older (70-75 participating Australian Longitudinal Study on Women's Health were linked with Medicare provide range individual contextual variables hypothesised explain use. Structural equation modelling showed that physical was most powerful explanatory factor However, after adjusting self-reported health, cost per consultation inversely associated The generally lower low socioeconomic status but also directly related geographical remoteness. Women living more remote areas had higher poorer who reported better care likely be satisfied their recent practice less sceptical value medical care. These results show need policies improve equitable