Investigating unmet need for healthcare using the European Health Interview Survey : a cross-sectional survey study of Luxembourg

OBJECTIVES: We investigate the prevalence of unmet need arising from wait times, distance/transportation and financial affordability using the European Health Interview Survey. We explore associations between individual characteristics and the probability of reporting unmet need. DESIGN: Cross-sectional survey conducted between February and December 2014. SETTING AND PARTICIPANTS: 4004 members of the resident population in private households registered with the health insurance fund in Luxembourg aged 15 years and over. OUTCOME MEASURES: Six binary variables that measured unmet need arising fr... Mehr ...