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Factors Affecting Long-Term Care Preferences in Turkey
Ozden Guduk1, Hasan Giray Ankara2
1Faculty of Health Sciences, Yuksek Ihtisas University, Ankara, Turkey.
Background:
This study aimed to identify the long-term care preferences and the factors affecting theses preferences in Turkish society, where long-term care may soon become an important issue.
Methods:
We applied data from the Family Structure Survey of Turkey conducted in 2016. Using data from 35,475 individuals, we performed descriptive analysis and logistic regressions to determine the preferences and determinants of individuals based on the Andersen Behavior Model.
Results:
Informal care was the main preference of individuals living in Turkey (37%). Men, individuals living in an extended family, and the young mostly favored informal care, while women, well-educated individuals, and urban individuals preferred institutional or formal care at home.
Conclusion:
Efforts should be made to raise individuals' awareness regarding existing long-term care services. These services should be strengthened in line with society's preferences, considering regional differences.
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