Medical and social characteristics of families assigned to family physicians in Javan district

Abstract

Objective. The study seeks to explore the medical, social, and psycho-sociological characteristics of families within the population served by family doctors in the Yavan region.

Materials and Methods. The study encompassed 450 patients under the care of general practitioners. The subjects were adult family members from various age groups, social standings, financial backgrounds, and health conditions, ensuring representative outcomes. Data was collected using a custom questionnaire comprised of 30 questions. This data was mathematically processed, and the findings are presented as indicators.

Results and Discussion. The data revealed that the majority of surveyed patients primarily possess secondary or specialized secondary education. Men were more educated, with 44.7% holding a secondary specialized education or higher, while only 31.6% of women reported this level of education. Education levels appeared to influence family and marital statuses. As education levels rose, the number of children in families decreased (by 10.0%-15.0% in nuclear families and 5-7% in single-parent families). Conversely, the percentage of those married or in committed relationships increased with a rise in education, from 45.4% to 51.1%. A correlation analysis between respondents’ marital status, family type, and educational level indicated a weak relationship (r = 0.21 + 0.7 and 0.11 + 0.3, respectively). 

Conclusions. To enhance the accessibility of medical and social services for the community, it’s essential to address core challenges in the implementation of rural health development programs. This includes formulating a sound personnel policy and bolstering primary rural healthcare to tackle social issues. Additionally, establishing a regulatory and methodological structure is vital to guide family doctors serving in rural regions.