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Sickness and preventive medical behavior.

Stephen Wu1

  • 1Department of Economics, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 13323, USA. swu@hamilton.edu

Journal of Health Economics
|July 5, 2003
PubMed
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Individuals in poorer health are more likely to get preventive care like flu shots but less likely to undergo cancer screenings. Psychological factors may deter sicker individuals from cancer screening.

Area of Science:

  • Health Economics
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Behavioral Science

Background:

  • Preventive healthcare utilization is crucial for population health.
  • Understanding the determinants of preventive behavior across different health statuses is essential.
  • Existing research highlights disparities in healthcare access and utilization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the association between self-reported health status and the uptake of medical screenings and preventive behaviors.
  • To identify specific preventive services where health status influences likelihood of use.
  • To explore potential psychological barriers to preventive care among individuals with poorer health.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of secondary data from the Health and Retirement Study (HRS) and the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS).

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  • Statistical modeling to assess the relationship between health status indicators and utilization of preventive services.
  • Examination of screening behaviors including flu shots, cholesterol checks, mammograms, pap smears, breast examinations, and prostate checks.

    • Main Results:

    • Poorer health status is positively associated with receiving flu shots and cholesterol checks.
    • Individuals in worse health are less likely to undergo cancer screenings such as mammograms, pap smears, breast examinations, and prostate checks.
    • Preliminary evidence suggests psychological factors like fear and anxiety may explain lower cancer screening rates in sicker populations.

    Conclusions:

    • Health status is a significant predictor of preventive healthcare utilization, with differential effects across service types.
    • Disparities in cancer screening exist, potentially influenced by psychological factors among those with poorer health.
    • Further research into psychological determinants is warranted to improve equitable access to cancer prevention services.