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Relationship Between Fear of Coronavirus Disease 2019 and Patient Preferences for Medical Services in Ghana: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Nathan Kumasenu Mensah, Godwin Adzakpah, Jessica Abakah, Christabell Opoku, Michael Wadere, Michael Dogbe, Dela Senyah, Mavis Agyarkoaa, Lawrencia Mensah, Amanda Appiah-Acheampong

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Nathan Kumasenu MensahDepartment of Health Information Management, College of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5333-589X
Godwin AdzakpahDepartment of Health Information Management, College of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6916-6733
Jessica AbakahDepartment of Health Information Management, College of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana.
Christabell OpokuDepartment of Health Information Management, College of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana.
Michael WadereHealth Information Management Department Cape Coast Teaching Hospital Cape Coast Ghana.
Michael DogbeHealth Information Management Department Akuse Government Hospital Akuse, Eastern Region Ghana.
Dela SenyahHealth Information Management Department Abura Dunkwa District Hospital Abura Dunkwa Ghana.
Mavis AgyarkoaaHealth Information Management Department Wenchi Health Centre Wenchi Ghana.
Lawrencia MensahDepartment of Health Information Management, College of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana.
Amanda Appiah-AcheampongDepartment of Health Information Management, College of Health and Allied Sciences, School of Allied Health Sciences University of Cape Coast Cape Coast Ghana.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted public health, causing fear and influencing individuals' behaviours and attitudes towards healthcare services. This study explores the relationship between fear of COVID-19 and patient preferences for medical services in Ghana. Design and Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken among 1227 patients in six selected health facilities in Ghana from October 18, 2021 to November 30, 2021. Descriptive statistics was used to analyse data. The relationship between patients' fear of COVID-19, patients' concerns about healthcare access, and their preference for medical services was measured using a Results: This study of 1227 patients from six health institutions found that 67.97% were afraid of COVID-19. Factors like age, gender, education level, National Health Insurance Scheme coverage, marital status, religion, hospital visits, and access to telemedicine services were associated with fear of COVID-19. Fear of COVID-19 also influenced patients' willingness to use telemedicine services and accept home care services (such as diagnostic samples collection, home health care sessions, and home delivery of regular drugs for chronic diseases), over visiting a hospital or laboratory. Conclusion: Most of the study participants expressed fear of COVID-19. Fear of COVID-19 significantly influenced patients' preference for alternative healthcare delivery, indicating the need for providers to collaborate to offer patients the care they require using appropriate technology.

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