The Analysis of the Population Health Status in the Dej – Gherla Area: A Qualitative Study

Authors

  • M. Pandrea Municipal Hospital of Dej, Romania
  • C. Borzan Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Keywords:

qualitative research, health service needs, and demand, health needs assessment, health priorities

Abstract

The aim of this study is to evaluate the health needs of a community using a qualitative method which is a structured interview of professionals from health care services. This study is a part of comprehensive community health needs assessment that wants to emphasize the differences between different communities in the county. The data obtained in this study show that the qualitative research highlights particularities of the health state of a community, the risk factors, and the health preconditions with an impact on the use of medical services.

Author Biography

C. Borzan, Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy Cluj-Napoca

Department of Public Health and Health Management

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Published

2014-07-16

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MEDICAL SCIENCES