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Perception among NHIS–HMO Enrolees of the Attitudes of Medical Personnel during Outpatient Care in Lagos Hospitals

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  • Abigail Affiong Mkperedem

    (Department of Sociology, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria
    The authors belong to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being.)

  • Peter Ogunlade

    (Department of Sociology, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria
    The authors belong to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being.)

  • Chisaa Igbolekwu

    (Department of Sociology, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria
    The authors belong to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being.)

  • Ogadimma Arisukwu

    (Department of Sociology, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria
    The authors belong to SDG 3, Good Health and Well-being.)

  • Stephen Olugbenga Owa

    (Department of Food Science & Microbiology, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria)

  • Abiodun Olawale Afolabi

    (Department of Agricultural Economics, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria)

  • Stephen Otu Etta-Oyong

    (Department of Extension and Rural Development, Landmark University, Omu-Aran 251103, Nigeria)

Abstract

The quality of healthcare services depends on the interactions between administrators, customers, and healthcare providers. This study seeks to examine how National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)–Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) enrolees perceive the attitudes of medical personnel while receiving outpatient care in Lagos hospitals. Mixed methods were used, i.e., distributing questionnaires and in-depth interviews with participants. Quantitative data were analysed using Statistical Product and Service Solutions (SPSS) version 20, and approaches that involved frequency statistics, factor analysis, contingency chi-square and correlation analysis were applied. The results indicate that the variables “humane” and “empathetic” have a direct impact on enrolees’ perception and an indirect impact on motivation to adhere to medical advice among enrolees. This research has practical implications, especially in light of new initiatives of NHIS collaboration with HMO to deliver quality healthcare services to enrolees.

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  • Abigail Affiong Mkperedem & Peter Ogunlade & Chisaa Igbolekwu & Ogadimma Arisukwu & Stephen Olugbenga Owa & Abiodun Olawale Afolabi & Stephen Otu Etta-Oyong, 2023. "Perception among NHIS–HMO Enrolees of the Attitudes of Medical Personnel during Outpatient Care in Lagos Hospitals," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 20(2), pages 1-10, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:20:y:2023:i:2:p:1218-:d:1030678
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