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comparative analysis patient satisfaction tertiary secondary health facilities
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Comparative Analysis of Patient Satisfaction Levels in HIV/AIDS Care in Secondary and Tertiary Health Care Facilities in Nigeria
Abstract
Background: Continuous quality improvement is linked to the use of timely and useful feedback from clients in HIV care. HIV experts and care professionals agree that consumer involvement, such as patient satisfaction survey, is an essential part of HIV care and policy making today. The introduction of Antiretroviral Drugs (ARTs) services in Nigeria has significantly impacted positively on the overall well being of people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHAs). However, there is little understanding of their satisfaction and perception of quality of care provided.
Objective: This study comparatively assessed patients' satisfaction with ambulatory HIV/AIDS care in secondary and tertiary health facilities in Anambra State.
Methods: This was a descriptive comparative crosssectional
study of 300 PLWHAs conducted at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi (150) and at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Hospital (SCBH), Onitsha (150). Sample selection was by systematic sampling technique whereby every 3rd patient registered to see the doctor each day was recruited. Data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 13.
Results: Patients in Nnewi were more likely to spend more 2 money on transport (÷ = 33.36, p=0.0001), while those in Onitsha were more likely to incur more expenses on non-HIV 2 tests (÷ = 5.73, p=0.017). Patients visiting the tertiary health facility were significantly more satisfied with access to care than those visiting the secondary health care facility were, (p<0.021). Delay was mentioned as what the patients from both centers like least.
Conclusion: This study showed high patients' satisfaction with their care and management. However, there is need for regular (6-monthly or annual) patient satisfaction surveys, by the programme managers to help in review of patients' care and the improvement of the services in the area of HIV/AIDS care in both institutions studied as well as other institutions offering the same services.
Key Words: comparative analysis, patient satisfaction,
tertiary, secondary health facilities.
Afrimedic Journal 2010;1(2):1-9
Objective: This study comparatively assessed patients' satisfaction with ambulatory HIV/AIDS care in secondary and tertiary health facilities in Anambra State.
Methods: This was a descriptive comparative crosssectional
study of 300 PLWHAs conducted at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital (NAUTH), Nnewi (150) and at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Hospital (SCBH), Onitsha (150). Sample selection was by systematic sampling technique whereby every 3rd patient registered to see the doctor each day was recruited. Data was collected using a structured interviewer-administered questionnaire and analyzed using SPSS version 13.
Results: Patients in Nnewi were more likely to spend more 2 money on transport (÷ = 33.36, p=0.0001), while those in Onitsha were more likely to incur more expenses on non-HIV 2 tests (÷ = 5.73, p=0.017). Patients visiting the tertiary health facility were significantly more satisfied with access to care than those visiting the secondary health care facility were, (p<0.021). Delay was mentioned as what the patients from both centers like least.
Conclusion: This study showed high patients' satisfaction with their care and management. However, there is need for regular (6-monthly or annual) patient satisfaction surveys, by the programme managers to help in review of patients' care and the improvement of the services in the area of HIV/AIDS care in both institutions studied as well as other institutions offering the same services.
Key Words: comparative analysis, patient satisfaction,
tertiary, secondary health facilities.
Afrimedic Journal 2010;1(2):1-9
