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Level of Patient Satisfaction with Quality of Primary Healthcare in Almaty During COVID-19 Pandemic

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  • Dinara Shaki

    (School of Public Health, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan)

  • Gulshara Aimbetova

    (School of Public Health, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan)

  • Venera Baysugurova

    (School of Public Health, Asfendiyarov Kazakh National Medical University, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan)

  • Marina Kanushina

    (Faculty of Postgraduate Studies, AC Institute of International Education, Prague 10200, Czech Republic)

  • Aigerim Chegebayeva

    (Veteran Clinic Almaty, Almaty 050000, Kazakhstan)

  • Muratkhan Arailym

    (Faculty of Medicine and Health, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty 050040, Kazakhstan)

  • Erkebulan Merkibekov

    (Multiprofile City Hospital, Taraz 060000, Kazakhstan)

  • Indira Karibayeva

    (Department of Health Policy and Community Health, Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30458, USA)

Abstract

Background: This study aimed to assess patient satisfaction with the quality of healthcare services at selected public primary healthcare facilities in Almaty during the COVID-19 pandemic and to identify associated demographic and facility-related factors. Methods: A cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted over a period of 6 months, from 30 June to 31 December 2021, through a web-based survey. An adapted questionnaire was employed to survey the respondents. In total, 1035 respondents participated in the study. To examine the relationship between demographic and facility characteristics and patient satisfaction, we utilized the proportional odds model for ordinal logistic regression. Results: A total of eight primary healthcare organizations from the public sector in Almaty participated in the survey. The analysis identified significant demographic predictors of patient satisfaction, such as marital status, social status, self-perceived health, and the use of online consultations. Among the facility-related factors, only the availability of a cross-ventilation system emerged as a significant predictor. Conclusions: This study provides evidence for the factors influencing patient satisfaction with primary healthcare services in Almaty during the COVID-19 pandemic. Both demographic characteristics and facility-level attributes were found to significantly affect satisfaction levels. These findings underscore the need for targeted structural and organizational improvements in primary healthcare settings, especially during public health emergencies. Addressing these gaps through infrastructural upgrades, enhanced preparedness, and the integration of patient-centered care models can help to bolster trust and resilience within Kazakhstan’s healthcare system.

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  • Dinara Shaki & Gulshara Aimbetova & Venera Baysugurova & Marina Kanushina & Aigerim Chegebayeva & Muratkhan Arailym & Erkebulan Merkibekov & Indira Karibayeva, 2025. "Level of Patient Satisfaction with Quality of Primary Healthcare in Almaty During COVID-19 Pandemic," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 22(5), pages 1-15, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:22:y:2025:i:5:p:804-:d:1660755
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