Association between non-communicable diseases and satisfaction with healthcare and self-rated health: experiences from post-conflict communities

Introduction/Objective. Estimating the prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCD), multimorbidities, and their association with self-rated health as well satisfaction healthcare. Methods. This cross-sectional study was conducted among ethnic Serb communities at Kosovo Metohija during 2015?2016. Data socio-demographic lifestyle characteristics, status healthcare obtained through a survey which included 1067 adults, 535 whom reported presence NCD. Multinomial regression performed to analysis factors associated Results. Presence one NCD by 50.1% respondents, whereas 23.1% respondents multimorbidity. While self-reported negatively (p = 0.001?0.016), no between NCDs observed 0.178?0.974). Being single 0.011?0.017), lower educational level 0.031?0.047), regular breakfast 0.032), frequent vegetable intake 0.009?0.029), alcohol use 0.010), shorter waiting time 0.001?0.004) sufficient finance for dental care 0.021) were statistically significantly correlated greater Conclusion. status, while adequate finances higher The results our could be importance policy makers in creating more effective service unstable political security situations.