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Client satisfaction with regard to accessibility of primary healthcare services in Molemole Municipality of Limpopo Province

In a descriptive survey, the accessibility of primary healthcare services in Molemole was explored and factors impacting on accessibility were identified. The research sample consisted of 134 community members who visited one of five clinics (one a mobile clinic) in Molemole. Questionnaires, information lists, observations and field notes were used as research instruments. Ethical principles were adhered to, and validity and reliability maintained.

Findings indicated that geographical, financial and cultural accessibility were satisfactory. Functional accessibility seemed problematic. The main reasons for dissatisfaction were attitudes, shortages of staff, unavailability of treatment, dysfunctional hours and fragmented services.

Recommendations included optimal utilisation of staff and resources, improvements on infrastructure and support systems, community involvement in decision-making, as well as reassessing service point locations and policies on medications, supplies and equipment. / Health Studies / M. A. (Health Studies)

Identiferoai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:unisa/oai:umkn-dsp01.int.unisa.ac.za:10500/1393
Date30 June 2004
CreatorsRapakwana, Ngwako Johannah
ContributorsDu Toit, H.S., Human, S.P.
Source SetsSouth African National ETD Portal
LanguageEnglish
Detected LanguageEnglish
TypeDissertation
Format1 online resource (xiv, 103 leaves)

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