Subjective perceptions of unmet need for health care in Europe – Findings from the 2014 European Social Survey
This study examines what factors are associated with unmet need, as well as how reasons for unmet need are distributed across socioeconomic and demographic groups in Europe. The results show that even though health care coverage is universal in many European welfare states, financial strain appeared as a major determinant for European citizens’ access to health care. This may suggest that higher income groups are able to bypass waiting lists.
Authors: E. L. Fjær, P. Stornes, L. V. Borisova, C. L. McNamara, T. A. Eikemo
Type
Research
Theme
Financial security, social protection, social inclusion, access to care, poverty, Health systems and services, primary health care, integrated systems, prevention services, health workforce
Country
Europe
Level
European
Year
2017
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