Comparison between two different measures of self-rated health: a single-question measure and a visual analogue scale.

Introduction: Self-rated health (SRH) is a useful concept for research and health planning, and an important indicator of population health.

Aim: The present study aims to evaluate the appropriateness of two different measures used to assess SRH, a single question with a five-response Likert-type scale and a visual analogue scale (VAS), by studying the correlation between the two measures and the factors influencing response rates according to respondent characteristics.

Material And Methods: A population-based postal survey was carried out within the framework of a World Health Organisation (WHO) project, with a national sample of randomly selected geographically stratified individuals.

Determinants of healthcare utilization in Greece: implications for decision-making.

Objective: To explore factors influencing the utilization of primary and secondary healthcare in Greece.

Methods: A national, geographically stratified sample was randomly selected. From November 2001 to March 2002, 5000 questionnaires were mailed, 4427 were actually received, and 1819 were completed and returned (response rate 41%).

Health and social care in aging population: an integrated care institution for the elderly in Greece.

Purpose: To describe the nature of the services actually offered to the elderly in Greece by an institution of integrated care, as opposed to those that should be offered according to the relevant law, and to investigate the factors influencing the supply of those services.

Background: By the year 2020 about 20 million people will be aged 80 and over in the European Union. People of third age consist 16.

Generics market in Greece: the pharmaceutical industry's beliefs.

The aim of this study was to investigate the beliefs and perspectives of the pharmaceutical industry on generic medication in Greece. Questionnaires were mailed to all 58 members of the Hellenic Association of Pharmaceutical Companies from November 2002 to February 2003. The response rate was 52%, namely 30 questionnaires were completed and returned.

Factors associated with self-rated health in Greece: a population-based postal survey.

Background: Self-rated health (SRH), as an indicator of population health, is a concept useful both for research and planning. This study reports SRH, and factors related to it, in Greece.

Methods: Population-based postal survey, using World Health Organisation (WHO) questionnaires with a sample of randomly selected geographically stratified individuals.

Factors influencing dental utilisation in Greece.

Objective: To identify factors that influence utilisation of dental services in Greece.

Methods And Materials: Data was obtained through the "WHO Multi-Country Survey Study on Health and Responsiveness", a survey organised by the WHO and locally executed by the National School of Public Health. A national random sample of 5,000 prospective participants was selected through the national phone directory.

Oral cancer treatment costs in Greece and the effect of advanced disease.

Background: The main purpose of the study was to quantify the direct costs of oral cancer treatment to the healthcare system of Greece. Another aim was to identify factors that affect costs and potential cost reduction items. More specifically, we examined the relationship between stage of disease, modality of treatment and total direct costs.