Evaluating Preventive Healthcare Strategy for Improving Population Health Outcomes: A Comprehensive Public Health Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.70749/ijbr.v4i5.3183Keywords:
Preventive healthcare, population health outcomes, public health policies, health education, early intervention, vaccination programs, disease prevention, healthcare barriersAbstract
This study evaluates preventive healthcare strategies for improving population health outcomes through a comprehensive public health analysis. A quantitative research design was employed at Nishtar Medical University, where data were collected from a sample of 250 respondents, including healthcare professionals and community members, using stratified random sampling techniques. The study examined key preventive healthcare interventions such as vaccination programs, health education, screening services, lifestyle modification initiatives, and community-based health programs. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, regression analysis, and Chi-square tests to assess relationships between preventive strategies, policy influence, and implementation barriers. The results revealed that vaccination programs and early intervention strategies were the most effective in improving population health outcomes, while regression analysis confirmed a significant positive impact of public health policies, health education, and early intervention programs on disease prevention and health promotion (R² = 0.61, p < 0.05). Chi-square analysis further indicated that financial constraints, lack of awareness, and limited access to healthcare services are major barriers affecting the implementation of preventive healthcare strategies. The study concludes that preventive healthcare significantly enhances population health outcomes; however, its effectiveness is influenced by socioeconomic and systemic challenges that must be addressed through stronger policies, improved health education, and equitable healthcare access.
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