A research report submitted to the Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the
Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of
Master of Public Health.
Johannesburg
May 2013 / Introduction:
The intention of this study is to explore how members of the South African public
perceive private and public hospitals in the country. A better understanding of
both positive and negative perceptions can guide improvements in public sector
services and strengthen public confidence in the health system.
Methodology:
Eight focus groups, delineated in terms of race and experience with the
public/private sectors were run. Thematic content analysis was used in analyses.
Results:
There was an almost-automatic perception that private hospitals are “better than”
public hospitals. However with further exploration, a much more nuanced set of
perceptions, acknowledging positive and negative components of each sector,
emerged.
Discussion:
The key concepts arising from this study focussed around issues of trust and the
acceptability of health services, which includes discipline, responsiveness,
assurance, respect and dignity, choice of health care provider, confidentiality and
communication .Currently within the introduction of a National Health Insurance
v
(NHI) system in South Africa, trust and acceptability of health services are crucial
determinants of the extent of the buy-in that the public will demonstrate towards
the planned changes.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:netd.ac.za/oai:union.ndltd.org:wits/oai:wiredspace.wits.ac.za:10539/13892 |
| Date | January 2013 |
| Creators | Komape, Lebogang Johanna |
| Source Sets | South African National ETD Portal |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis |
| Format | application/pdf |
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