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August 5, 2025Journal of Pharma Insights and Research.

A Review on Sociocultural Barriers Affecting Healthcare Access Among Older Adults in Nigeria

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OUOgbodum Effa-Obazi UnoCBCephas BiyaNONgozi Jane-Frances Okoye

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Overview

This review identifies socicultural barriers and economic constraints affecting healthcare access for older adults, indicating urgent policy gaps.

Key Points

  • Healthcare access for older adults is hindered by significant sociocultural barriers and economic constraints, indicating a need for comprehensive strategies.
  • Over 70% of health expenditures in Nigeria come from out-of-pocket payments, highlighting funding challenges for older adults.
  • A systematic review of literature reveals critical barriers in healthcare access, particularly in dental services and infrastructure limitations.
  • The review calls for age-responsive health policies and improved integration of dental services within primary healthcare frameworks.

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Uno et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af78267567bf4f94ff048dhttps://doi.org/10.69613/6gxa0e41
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