How Czechs Think about Their Health

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Result on the web

<a href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376398131_How_Czechs_Think_about_Their_Health" target="_blank" >https://www.researchgate.net/publication/376398131_How_Czechs_Think_about_Their_Health</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

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Result language

angličtina

Original language name

How Czechs Think about Their Health

Original language description

This presentation explores the perceptions and behaviors of personal health management among the general adult population, a critical issue in public health and preventive medicine. Our comprehensive health survey reveals awidespread belief, particularly among younger adults without chronic health problems, that personal health can beeffectively managed through preventive health measures and responsible lifestyle choices. A key finding of our research is the significant impact of health consciousness - how actively individuals engagewith their health and wellness - on these attitudes. Health literacy, a critical factor in patient engagement andhealth literacy, shows demographic variation: it is higher among women, increases with age, and is lower amongthose with a college education. Our study also highlights a worrying trend in access to care: a significant proportion of adults are reluctant orfearful to seek medical advice in the early stages of a health problem. This reluctance underscores a majorchallenge in patient care and early disease detection. To combat this, we propose the integration of telemedicine tools as a strategic solution in healthcare technology. Telemedicine, which provides remote medical consultation, is emerging as a promising avenue to bridge gaps inearly medical intervention. This presentation not only provides valuable insights into current trends in healthcaremanagement, but also positions telemedicine as a key player in improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

O - Miscellaneous

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

50403 - Social topics (Women´s and gender studies; Social issues; Family studies; Social work)

Project

<a href="/en/project/EF18_054%2F0014660" target="_blank" >EF18_054/0014660: Setting the Conditions and Environment for the International and Cross-sectoral Cooperation</a><br>

Continuities

P - Projekt vyzkumu a vyvoje financovany z verejnych zdroju (s odkazem do CEP)

Publication year

2023

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů