Role of Family Medicine in Reducing the Risk of Health Neglect in Low Socioeconomic Communities
Mohammed Ibrahim Habadi *
Department of Family Medicine, International Medical Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Yousef Hussain Alharthi
College of Medicine, University of Tabuk, Tabuk, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid Mohammed Razim
Department of Family Medicine, Bani Malik General Hospital, Jazan, Saudi Arabia.
Abdulelah Abdullah Aljurbua
College of Medicine, Qassim University, Buraydah, Saudi Arabia.
Hamda Daifullah Alazwari
Primary Health Care, Ministry of Health, Mecca, Saudi Arabia.
Ali Mohammed Alfalahi
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia.
Khalid Abdulradhi Alshaeri
College of Medicine, Umm Al-Qura University, Al Qunfudhah, Saudi Arabia.
Nawaf Hameed Almohammadi
Primary Health Care, Ministry of Interior, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Mohammad Abdullah Assaggaf
College of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Omar Mohammad Alrashedi
General Physician, Ministry of Health, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Naif Ayidh Almalki
Department of Internal Medicine, King Faisal Complecx, Taif, Saudi Arabia.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Family medicine and family physicians have exerted significant efforts in reducing the impact of the deteriorated socioeconomic factors in some communities. They attempt to enhance the quality of care for individuals. Continued research and dedicated levels in this field can also be associated with clear and innovative approaches to enhance the management of certain diseases and to improve the quality of care to reduce patients’ negligence related to potential management plans. it has been reported that family physicians have major roles in elevating the quality of care, achieving better disease management, and enhancing the quality of care for the corresponding patients because they have direct involvement with the individuals’ community and patients, In this literature review, the aim to discuss the impact of socioeconomic status on healthcare and the role that family medicine plays to enhance the quality of care for corresponding individuals’ community. The continued care of family physicians towards the health care of patients can significantly enhance the quality of life and have related health outcomes. Setting priorities and prescribing suitable treatment regimens are two important factors that might solve the problem of negligence to treatment regimens in low socioeconomic communities. Local authorities should also provide suitable environments for patients to enhance the nationwide outcomes and to reduce the burdens over the healthcare facilities by calling for integrated social, providing medical efforts, and enhancing the quality of care for patients.
Keywords: Family medicine, quality of care, epidemiology, management