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ArticlePloS one2022

Factors affecting patient satisfaction in refugee health centers in Turkey.

Monica Zikusooka, Radysh Hanna, Altin Malaj, Meliksah Ertem, Omur Cinar Elci

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Monica ZikusookaRefugee Health Programme, WHO Country Office in Turkey, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Turkey.ORCID 0000-0001-7188-1405
Radysh HannaRefugee Health Programme, WHO Country Office in Turkey, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Turkey.
Altin MalajRefugee Health Programme, WHO Country Office in Turkey, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Turkey.
Meliksah ErtemSIHHAT Project, Ministry of Health Turkey, Turkey.
Omur Cinar ElciRefugee Health Programme, WHO Country Office in Turkey, WHO Regional Office for Europe, Turkey.

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Abstract

backgroundTurkey hosts an estimated 3.7 million Syrian refugees. Syrian refugees have access to free primary care provided through Refugee Health Centers(RHC). We aimed to determine factors that influence patient satisfaction in refugee health centers.

methodsThe study was a cross-sectional quantitative study. A patient survey was administered among 4548 patients attending services in selected 16 provinces in Turkey. A quantitative questionnaire was used to collect information on patient satisfaction and experience in the healthcare facility. Information on "overall satisfaction with health services" was collected on a 5-point Likert scale and dichotomized for analysis. Logistic regression was conducted to identify factors that influenced patient satisfaction.

resultsWe found that 78.2% of the participants were satisfied with the health services they received. Factors related to service quality and communication were significant determinants of patient satisfaction. The strongest predictors of satisfaction were having a sufficient consultation time (AOR: 2.37; 95% CI: 1.76-3.21; p< 0.0001), receiving a comprehensive examination (AOR: 2.01; 95% CI: 1.49-2.70; p < 0.0001) and being treated with respect by the nurse (AOR: 2.08; 95% CI: 1.52-2.85; p< 0.0001).

conclusionProviding integrated, culturally and linguistically sensitive health services is important in refugee settings. The quality of service and communication with patients influence patient satisfaction in refugee health centers. As such, improvements in aspects such as consultation time and the quality of physician-patient interaction are recommended for patient satisfaction.

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Patient SatisfactionRefugeesCross-Sectional StudiesHealth ServicesHumansTurkey

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