Year: 2024
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Introduction: The satisfaction of the public with the healthcare system of Ethiopia is a crucial but unanswered question. This is an essential issue since recent trends indicate that the demographic and epidemiological makeup of the population is changing. Therefore, the aim of this study was to assess the overall satisfaction of the public with the Ethiopian healthcare system in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, in 2022. Methods: < 0.05 was deemed sufficient to declare a significant association. For the qualitative component, we used thematic analysis. Results: The vast majority, 77.2% (95% CI: 76.18-78.22%), of respondents were dissatisfied with the existing healthcare system. Moreover, Community-Based Health Insurance (CBHI) enrollment (2.35; 95% CI: 1.32-4.19), poor linkage to social capital (0.46; 95% CI: 0.25-0.83), poor access to healthcare services (0.39; 95% CI: 0.21-0.76), and absence of satisfactory responses to complaints (0.11; 95% CI: 0.04-0.27) were significantly associated with public dissatisfaction. Conclusion: Public satisfaction with the Ethiopian healthcare system is notably low and is affected by various factors, including enrollment in the CBHI, linkage to social capital, accessibility to healthcare, and satisfactory response to issues. Therefore, the Ethiopian government should focus on expanding CBHI coverage, improving access to healthcare services, and developing an immediate compliant solution strategy.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health
Institution: Menelik II Medical and Health Science College
Language: English
Subfield: General Health Professions
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $3,295
OpenAlex ID: W4403081090