Table 4.
Analysis of responses to each component question ‘Utilization Pattern of Healthcare Services’ according to the care model
| No n (%) | Yes n (%) | Total n (%) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Question 1—When your child (or adolescent) needs a consultation/routine review, do you go to the PHC service before going to another service? | ||||
| FHS | 14 (7) | 183 (93) | 197 (39) | 0.3068 |
| Traditional | 31 (10) | 273 (90) | 304 (61) | |
| Total | 45 (9) | 456 (91) | 501 (100) | |
| Question 2—When your child (or adolescent) has a new health problem, do you go to the PHC service before going to another service? | ||||
| FHS | 132 (67) | 65 (33) | 197 (39) | 0.0001* |
| Traditional | 251 (83) | 53 (17) | 304 (61) | |
| Total | 383 (76) | 118 (24) | 501 (100) | |
| Question 3—When your child (or adolescent) has to consult a medical specialist, or physician or PHC service, is it mandatory to forward it? | ||||
| FHS | 68 (35) | 129 (65) | 197 (39) | 0.7802 |
| Traditional | 100 (33) | 204 (67) | 304 (61) | |
| Total | 168 (34) | 333 (66) | 501 (100) | |
*statistically significance difference.