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Determinants of Care Pathways among People with Reduced Mobility in Major Urban Centers of Benin

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Background: Barriers to healthcare access among people with reduced mobility contribute to complex and suboptimal care pathways. In Benin, the factors influencing these pathways remain insufficiently documented. Objective: The objective was to identify the factors contributing to suboptimal healthcare pathways for these individuals. Study Framework: The study was conducted in public hospitals in Cotonou, Porto-Novo and Parakou in Benin. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical study was conducted with 497 participants in Cotonou, Porto-Novo, and Parakou. Data were collected via questionnaire and then analyzed using Stata 11.0. Associations were investigated using bivariate and multivariate logistic regression at a significance level of 5%. Results: Suboptimal healthcare pathways accounted for 86.72% of cases. Five factors remained significantly associated: illness-related cultural beliefs and practices (p Conclusion and Contribution: Optimizing care pathways for people with reduced mobility requires strengthening patient education, reducing social and financial inequalities in access to care, and better consideration of sociocultural realities.

Source: Open Journal of Epidemiology

DOI: 10.4236/ojepi.2026.163033

Authors: Tychique Nougbode, Charles-Patrick Makoutode, Cyriaque Degbey, Maurice Agonnoude, Charles Jerôme-Sossa

Institutions: Université d'Abomey-Calavi, Université de Parakou

Language: English

Topic: Healthcare Quality and Satisfaction

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W7204156970