Satisfaction with Healthcare Services Among Refugees in Zaatari Camp in Jordan

Overview

Journal BMC Health Serv Res

Publisher Biomed Central

Specialty Health Services

Date 2021 May 27

PMID 34039324

Citations 9

Authors

Nesreen A Salim

Shroq Hafedh Meyad

Faleh A Sawair

Julian D Satterthwaite

Samiha Sartawi

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Abstract

Background: Feedback on satisfaction regarding healthcare services is vital for continuous improvement of the service delivery process and outcome.

Aims And Methods: The objective of this study was to assess the satisfaction of refugees with the medical and dental services in Zaatari camp, under 3 domains with 20 key indicators (human and physical health resources, interaction and reactivity, and administration) using a self-administered questionnaire.

Results: Of the 500 participants, the satisfaction rate was 72.5%. Young participants and participants with a shorter stay in the camp showed higher overall satisfaction rates (P ≤ 0.01). Within the domains, 'interaction and reactivity' achieved the highest satisfaction score, whereas 'administration efficiency' was ranked the lowest. As for elements within the domains, the most acceptable were the sufficient number of staff and the working hours, availability of radiological services and proper care for children, reasonable waiting time and asking for medical history in every visit. Whereas difficulty to access healthcare services, difficulty to be referred to hospitals, lack of follow up and lack of dental services were the least acceptable.

Conclusion: In conclusion, whereas refugees were generally satisfied with the provided services, this study indicates that there are areas for further service improvement. This study highlights a significant gaps in healthcare services which if not addressed have the potential to amplify oral/medical health problems.

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