@article{ART003285892},
author={Julie Duff Cloutier and Phyllis Montgomery and Jorge Virchez and Bruce E. Oddson},
title={Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)},
journal={Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies},
issn={2951-0619},
year={2025},
volume={31},
number={2},
pages={199-223},
doi={10.22691/kacs310205}
TY - JOUR
AU - Julie Duff Cloutier
AU - Phyllis Montgomery
AU - Jorge Virchez
AU - Bruce E. Oddson
TI - Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
JO - Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies
PY - 2025
VL - 31
IS - 2
PB - Korea Association For Canadian Studies
SP - 199
EP - 223
SN - 2951-0619
AB - The northern region of the province of Ontario varies greatly from the southern region. Access and availability of healthcare resources also varies. Those persons living within the northern regions with a chronic condition, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) may face challenges managing their condition within the context of this region. The objectives of the study were: 1) to describe self-reported health and other health-related variables among those living with COPD in northern Ontario and 2) to determine the association between self reported health and health services used by those living with COPD in northern Ontario. Methods: 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 and logistic regression were used to investigate the relationships between self-reported health, health variables, and use of health services. Results: Those living with COPD in the northern regions of the province were more likely to report poor self-rated health, mental health, and less life satisfaction than those living with COPD elsewhere in the province. Differences were noted in the types of health care services accessed and differences noted in their report of unmet healthcare needs. Conclusion: There are notable health care disparities in this region compared to the rest of the province. These may be partially responsible for lower self-reported health of people with COPD living in northern Ontario.
KW - Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD);health service use;health care access;northern/rural/remote populations;self-reported health
DO - 10.22691/kacs310205
ER -
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez and Bruce E. Oddson. (2025). Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies, 31(2), 199-223.
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez and Bruce E. Oddson. 2025, "Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)", Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies, vol.31, no.2 pp.199-223. Available from: doi:10.22691/kacs310205
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez, Bruce E. Oddson "Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)" Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies 31.2 pp.199-223 (2025) : 199.
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez, Bruce E. Oddson. Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 2025; 31(2), 199-223. Available from: doi:10.22691/kacs310205
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez and Bruce E. Oddson. "Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)" Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies 31, no.2 (2025) : 199-223.doi: 10.22691/kacs310205
Julie Duff Cloutier; Phyllis Montgomery; Jorge Virchez; Bruce E. Oddson. Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies, 31(2), 199-223. doi: 10.22691/kacs310205
Julie Duff Cloutier; Phyllis Montgomery; Jorge Virchez; Bruce E. Oddson. Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies. 2025; 31(2) 199-223. doi: 10.22691/kacs310205
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez, Bruce E. Oddson. Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). 2025; 31(2), 199-223. Available from: doi:10.22691/kacs310205
Julie Duff Cloutier, Phyllis Montgomery, Jorge Virchez and Bruce E. Oddson. "Provincial and Regional Differences in Self-reported Health and Health Service Use among Ontario Adults with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)" Asia-Pacific Journal of Canadian Studies 31, no.2 (2025) : 199-223.doi: 10.22691/kacs310205
