SELF-REPORTED HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICE USE AMONG CANADIAN ADULTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

SELF-REPORTED HEALTH AND HEALTH SERVICE USE AMONG CANADIAN ADULTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRUCTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE (COPD)

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a complex chronic condition that causes a large health burden on both individuals and on the health care system. Those living with this condition have been found to use significant amounts of health care services, particularly costly acute care services. The exploration of health service use and overall self-reported health is warranted. The objectives of the study were: 1) to describe self-reported health and other health-related variables among those living with (COPD) and 2) to determine the association between self-reported health and health services used by those living with COPD. An analysis of the Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) 2017-2018 was undertaken to examine the impact of COPD on self-rated health and health service use. Chi square, logistic regression, and poison regression were used. Persons living with COPD are more likely to report poorer self-rated health (OR = 4.96, CI = 4.67-5.27) and mental health (OR =2.54, CI = 2.36-2.72). Those with COPD were not more likely to report accessing health care providers beyond primary health care than those without COPD. COPD is associated with poorer self-rated health and mental health compared to those not living with COPD. Persons living with COPD were less likely to report accessing health care service from those beyond their primary care provider.