Epidemiology of physiotherapy utilization among adults and elderly Epidemiologia da utilização de fisioterapia em adultos e idosos

Epidemiology of physiotherapy utilization among adults and elderly Epidemiologia da utilização de fisioterapia em adultos e idosos

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the prevalence of physiotherapy utilization and to explore the variables associated to its utilization. METHODS: A population-based cross-sectional study, including 3,100 subjects aged 20 years or more living in the urban area of Pelotas, southern Brazil, was carried out. The s...

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Main Authors: Fernando Vinholes Siqueira, Luiz Augusto Facchini, Pedro Curi Hallal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade de São Paulo 2005-08-01
Series:Revista de Saúde Pública
Subjects:
Fisioterapia
Serviços de saúde
Estudos transversais
Fatores socioeconômicos
Escolaridade
Physiotherapy
Health services
Cross-sectional studies
Socio-economic factors
Educational status
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