International journal for equity in health
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Int J Equity Health · Jul 2014
Barriers in access to healthcare services for chronic patients in times of austerity: an empirical approach in Greece.
To investigate the magnitude of barriers in access to health services for chronic patients and the socioeconomic and demographic characteristics that affect them. ⋯ Barriers in access can be mainly attributed to income decrease and unemployment. In this context, health policy measures are essential for removing barriers in access. Otherwise, inequalities may increase and chronic patients' health status will be deteriorated. These consequences imply adverse effects on health expenditure.