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Determinants of cardiovascular disease and sequential decision-making for treatment among women: A Heckman's approach

Raman Mishra1, Monica1

  • 1International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, India.

SSM - Population Health
|February 16, 2019
PubMed

Insights

Older women, particularly those widowed or divorced with lower socioeconomic status, face higher health risks. Key risk factors include diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and poor diet, influencing treatment-seeking behaviors.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Certain demographics and lifestyle factors are associated with elevated health risks in women.
  • Understanding these associations is crucial for targeted health interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify demographic and socioeconomic factors associated with elevated health risks in women.
  • To determine the primary risk factors contributing to these health issues.
  • To analyze the determinants of treatment-seeking behavior among women.

Main Methods:

  • The study likely involved a retrospective analysis of health data.
  • Statistical methods were used to identify risk factors and associations.
  • Factors influencing healthcare access and utilization were examined.

Main Results:

  • Women over 40, from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, and those widowed or divorced exhibit increased health risks.
  • Diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and unhealthy diets are identified as significant risk factors.
  • Conversely, women over 40 in higher socioeconomic groups and married women show higher rates of seeking treatment.

Conclusions:

  • Health risks and treatment-seeking behaviors in women are significantly influenced by age, socioeconomic status, marital status, and lifestyle choices.
  • Autonomy, accessibility, affordability, and availability of healthcare services are critical factors affecting treatment-seeking behavior.

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