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ArticleHealth science reports2026

Evaluating National Health Systems: The Case of the General Health System of Cyprus Through a Survey.

George Evripides, Paul Christodoulides

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  2. Assessing the General Health System of Cyprus: a questionnaire analysis based on public perception.Archives of public health = Archives belges de sante publique · 2025
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George EvripidesDepartment of Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Informatics Cyprus University of Technology Limassol Cyprus.
Paul ChristodoulidesFaculty of Engineering and Technology Cyprus University of Technology Limassol Cyprus.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2229-8798

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background and Aims: A medical health system (MHS) comprises organizations, professionals, and resources working together to maintain and improve health at both individual and societal levels. Evaluating MHS performance is essential to ensure quality, equity, and sustainability. This study attempts an initial assessment of Cypriots' views on the newly developed General Health System (GHS) of Cyprus, a national MHS. Methods: First, a literature-based review was performed on national MHSs in relation to their features and performance. Next, the GHS schedule and implementation were discussed. The literature review informed the design of a structured questionnaire, covering six constructs: satisfaction, trust, reliability, expectations, improvement factors, and comparison of the MHS before and after GHS implementation. A total of 445 responses were collected through stratified sampling across Cyprus. Descriptive statistics (means, standard deviations) and reliability analysis (Cronbach's Results: Key measures such as Satisfaction (Mean [ Conclusion: These results are consistent with prior national MHS surveys and highlight systemic rather than subgroup-specific challenges. This study contributes the first nationwide assessment of the Cyprus GHS, offering evidence-based insights for healthcare policy and service improvement.

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descriptive statisticshealthcaremedical health systemquestionnairesatisfaction with MHS

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PMCPMC12772507

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