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Self care in health.

F Nessa1, S Rahman, S Banu

  • 1International Centre for Diarrhoeal Diseases Research, Dhaka.

Bangladesh Medical Research Council Bulletin
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Self-care is widely practiced for treating illnesses, with many people choosing to "wait and see" before seeking professional medical help. Higher education and income levels correlate with increased self-care practices.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Health Services Research
  • Sociology of Health

Background:

  • Self-care is a prevalent component of healthcare-seeking behavior.
  • Understanding the decision-making process in self-care is crucial for public health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the prevalence, components, and outcomes of popular self-care practices.
  • To analyze the decision-making process associated with self-care and initial treatment choices.

Main Methods:

  • A study was conducted in two Unions of an Upazila.
  • 500 heads of households and 500 wives were interviewed using a structured, pretested questionnaire.
  • Trained interviewers collected data on self-care practices and treatment decision-making.

Main Results:

  • Self-care for remedial measures was universally practiced.
  • The initial step in disease treatment was 'wait and see' (71.8%), followed by 'self-care' (18.4%) and seeking professional help (9.8%).
  • Education and income were found to be significant factors influencing the practice of self-care.

Conclusions:

  • Self-care is a dominant initial response to illness across various components.
  • The 'wait and see' approach is common, with a majority waiting one to two days before further action.
  • Socioeconomic factors like education and income play a significant role in the adoption of self-care strategies.

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