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March 2016 PMID 27036116

The influence of gender and other patient characteristics on health care-seeking behaviour: a QUALICOPC study.

Ashley E Thompson, Yvonne Anisimowicz, Baukje Miedema, William Hogg, Walter P Wodchis, Kris Aubrey-Bassler

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33
Peak: 11 in Oct 2020
across 4 sources since Apr 2020

Extended reach

252,375
potential audience

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17,889

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190,941

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Apr 2020 – Jan 2025

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  • YouTube2 videos
  • News1 articles

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What people are saying

Discussions reflect a mix of agreement with existing research, such as posts citing that men are generally less likely to access healthcare, and curiosity about masculinity's role, exemplified by questions like 'O que significa ser homem?'. The tone varies from dismissive to inquisitive, with some references to videos exploring gender identity, showing a blend of basic agreement and cultural reflection rather than in-depth analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the established research showing gender differences in healthcare-seeking behaviors, with several posts citing evidence supporting greater healthcare utilization among women.

InterestModerate interest

The posts demonstrate moderate interest, with some exploring broader ideas of masculinity and health, but many dismiss or question the research, indicating varied engagement with the topic.

EngagementNeutral engagement

Several discussions reference personal experiences or broader cultural notions (e.g., 'what it means to be a man'), but do not deeply analyze the study's specifics, reflecting a somewhat superficial engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall tone indicates awareness of the topic's significance, but few posts suggest this research fundamentally changes perceptions or practices, implying limited perceived impact.

Abstract in brief

  • The study examined how gender and other patient characteristics influence health care-seeking behavior in Canada, using data from the 2013 QUALICOPC survey involving over 7,000 patients across the country.
  • Findings showed women tend to seek primary care more often than men for both physical and mental health issues, with factors like age, trust in physicians, illness prevention, and chronic conditions playing a significant role in mental health care-seeking.
  • The research highlights gender differences and identifies key variables affecting health care-seeking, especially for mental health concerns, and has implications for reducing barriers to access by understanding who is more likely to seek care and why.]
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Minutos Psíquicos
@minutopsiquico · X

VÍDEO NOVO: O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/6xUGBEsNXe https://t.co/bn6U8Q5Zl9

Oct 15, 2020 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 8,278 followers View post →
Sam Connor
@criprights · X

@AndrewG76201347 @indehisce @AmandaS42504245 @cjmaddison @sunsopeningband @loscharlos @smithsj @useless_priest @LaraHawthorne @OmicronData @chrischirp @DavidJoffe64 I’d argue that there is evidence. It’s well established that women are more likely to access a doctor for other conditions. https://t.co/ME6zB92mFq There is no real reason that wouldn’t be different in the case of covid. Especially for men who equate covid to previous illnesses.

Oct 6, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 18,547 followers View post →
Luan Lopes
@lhamaluan · X

@arturazp @kaeyaingusu @dumplingsocks @transboylife_ https://t.co/ozfzbJ48qt

Dec 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 193 followers View post →
Radical Centrist,wrathful tantric deity
@RadCentrism · X

@alexmeshkin @MeddygLou https://t.co/9CcjEkrGGD

Oct 26, 2022 · 1 like · 11,414 followers View post →
Matheus
@mathexs_or · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/o8i6S339lI via @YouTube

Oct 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,251 followers View post →
Azula Stoic
@MakalangaZai · X

@GordonClifton2 @ray_mclennan @viewspotnz Easy. Who take more sick off days at the workplace? Kids are prone to illness than adults. https://t.co/OI4R4UzSh7 https://t.co/sGYyD7y2Au https://t.co/Cb7XBnjAQw https://t.co/G7Vkvnfzte

Nov 23, 2021 · 1 like · 883 followers View post →

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Bonnet Baddie
@ChiEzrra · X

Loud, wrong, and probably hasn't been to the doctor in years. https://t.co/Qp4K5u04vE https://t.co/cSViGym4AX. https://t.co/hzLIMMGuwm

Jan 5, 2025 · 809 followers View post →
Bonnet Baddie
@ChiEzrra · X

@Zaddytweets22 There are literally dozens of research studies that prove that men are resistant to accessing healthcare services, compared to women. https://t.co/Qp4K5u04vE

Jan 5, 2025 · 809 followers View post →
Pedro Ladislau
@PedroLFN1988 · X

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Feb 6, 2024 · 33 followers View post →
Radical Centrist,wrathful tantric deity
@RadCentrism · X

@alexmeshkin @MeddygLou https://t.co/9CcjEkrGGD

Oct 26, 2022 · 1 like · 11,414 followers View post →
Gerson Tadeu Conti
@TadeuConti · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/2kacH734X1 via @YouTube

Oct 23, 2022 · 93 followers View post →
coonavass
@coonavass · X

RT @criprights: @AndrewG76201347 @indehisce @AmandaS42504245 @cjmaddison @sunsopeningband @loscharlos @smithsj @useless_priest @LaraHawthor…

Oct 7, 2022 · 1 share · 4,763 followers View post →
Celeste Kenney, NCC, MS
@celestial_bean_ · X

RT @criprights: @AndrewG76201347 @indehisce @AmandaS42504245 @cjmaddison @sunsopeningband @loscharlos @smithsj @useless_priest @LaraHawthor…

Oct 6, 2022 · 1 share · 2,817 followers View post →
Sam Connor
@criprights · X

@AndrewG76201347 @indehisce @AmandaS42504245 @cjmaddison @sunsopeningband @loscharlos @smithsj @useless_priest @LaraHawthorne @OmicronData @chrischirp @DavidJoffe64 I’d argue that there is evidence. It’s well established that women are more likely to access a doctor for other conditions. https://t.co/ME6zB92mFq There is no real reason that wouldn’t be different in the case of covid. Especially for men who equate covid to previous illnesses.

Oct 6, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 18,547 followers View post →
dan
@danlikesblocks · X

@SlowJamShoes @MeetsFanon @kat_blaque in terms of help-seeking, im talking about men in general, which obviously affects black men. if you dont have journal access, i hope the abstracts are useful: - https://t.co/i4it7Fv7tg - https://t.co/5ODtEd8WGq - https://t.co/QELjZZ9qgG - https://t.co/hM3uFKNLcy

Jan 28, 2022 · 12 followers View post →
Azula Stoic
@MakalangaZai · X

@GordonClifton2 @ray_mclennan @viewspotnz Easy. Who take more sick off days at the workplace? Kids are prone to illness than adults. https://t.co/OI4R4UzSh7 https://t.co/sGYyD7y2Au https://t.co/Cb7XBnjAQw https://t.co/G7Vkvnfzte

Nov 23, 2021 · 1 like · 883 followers View post →
Bolsonaro na cadeia
@RenatoB21529926 · X

https://t.co/uKYQvYY924

May 23, 2021 · 27 followers View post →
Luan Lopes
@lhamaluan · X

@arturazp @kaeyaingusu @dumplingsocks @transboylife_ https://t.co/ozfzbJ48qt

Dec 28, 2020 · 2 likes · 193 followers View post →
Fábio H. Fiorilli
@fiorilli_fabio · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/I6IVZE3KP4

Dec 4, 2020 · 19 followers View post →
Paulo
@stockler_ · X

O que significa ser homem https://t.co/6qIgwhCQzS

Nov 4, 2020 · 4,558 followers View post →
Matheus
@mathexs_or · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/o8i6S339lI via @YouTube

Oct 17, 2020 · 1 like · 2,251 followers View post →
Rafael Alves
@rafaelmeteoro · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/sim31c09zJ via @YouTube

Oct 17, 2020 · 203 followers View post →
daniel
@odanielaranda · X

RT @minutopsiquicos: VÍDEO NOVO: O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/6xUGBEsNXe https://t.co/bn6U8Q5Zl9

Oct 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 253 followers View post →
Karina da Rua de Baixo
@1flavinhodopneu · X

RT @minutopsiquicos: VÍDEO NOVO: O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/6xUGBEsNXe https://t.co/bn6U8Q5Zl9

Oct 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 293 followers View post →
Leonardo Gonçalves S
@lgsilva077 · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/e2qRxIznHn via @YouTube

Oct 15, 2020 · 72 followers View post →
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@hum_bertolara · X

RT @minutopsiquicos: VÍDEO NOVO: O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/6xUGBEsNXe https://t.co/bn6U8Q5Zl9

Oct 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 155 followers View post →
Gabriel Felipe
@personalgamerbr · X

O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/cRm7hxBxxL via @YouTube

Oct 15, 2020 · 49 followers View post →
b. gehlen
@gehlen___ · X

RT @minutopsiquicos: VÍDEO NOVO: O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/6xUGBEsNXe https://t.co/bn6U8Q5Zl9

Oct 15, 2020 · 4 shares · 533 followers View post →
Minutos Psíquicos
@minutopsiquico · X

VÍDEO NOVO: O QUE SIGNIFICA SER HOMEM? https://t.co/6xUGBEsNXe https://t.co/bn6U8Q5Zl9

Oct 15, 2020 · 15 likes · 4 shares · 8,278 followers View post →
Spizzy the Sauce God
@Drspizzy · X

@alorachey @iBaseball_1 @getjada Here’s a more recent one for you, dear https://t.co/NOJrDw6yQ7

Apr 18, 2020 · 4,255 followers View post →
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