[The social demographic factors and modes of making an appointment with the doctor at primary level of health care].

Abstract

The article considers influence of social demographic factors on choosing mode of making appointment with physician in ambulatory polyclinic institutions of health care. The survey of population registered in medical organizations providing primary health care in out-patient conditions was carried out. The material was statistically analyzed. The relationship between choice of registration mode and such social demographic factors as gender, marital status and area of ​residence (urban/rural) was not detected. The relationship between registration mode and such social economic category as able-bodied and retired persons, employment and education level was established. These factors reflect activity of population and are have common economical origin. These factors affect digital maturity of population.The territorial planning related to health care in settlements with predominantly able-bodied population and high employment, emphasis is to be made on appointment through Internet network. In settlements with predominantly populated with persons of retired age and low employment emphasis is to be made on making appointments in person or through call center.