Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research
Vol. 5 No. 1 (2022): Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Patient Satisfaction on Covid-19 Handling in Primary Health Centers

Yustika Wirda Ningsih (Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas sumatera utara)
Azizah Nasution (Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)
Urip Harahap (Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Sumatera Utara, Medan, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 Apr 2022

Abstract

Primary health centers play important roles in preventing, detecting, and helping people to cope with the problems associated with the COVID-19 infection. Therefore, it is necessary to strengthen and optimize the role of primary health center, including pharmaceutical care. This prospective descriptive study aimed to evaluate the level of patient satisfaction on COVID-19 handling in seven primary health centers Medan, Sumatera Utara, Indonesia period January to April 2021. A self-designed questionnaire was distributed to a total of 617 patients admitted to the 7 primary health centers to assess the characteristics of the patients and the required data about patient satisfaction about nine-item pharmaceutical services provided, supporting facilities, and infrastructures. The patient satisfaction was assessed using a 4-point Likert scale categorized into very dissatisfied, dissatisfied, satisfied and very satisfied. The obtained data were analyzed using descriptive and Chi-Square analyses. Most (67%) of the respondents were females. The present study indicated that most respondents satisfied with the services provided.

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idjpcr

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Biochemistry, Genetics & Molecular Biology Health Professions Immunology & microbiology Medicine & Pharmacology Public Health

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Indonesian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research (IDJPCR) is a-peer-reviewed publication of original research works. The mission of the journal is to offer a medium to exchange ideas and information about the advancement of knowledge and research in disciplines of pharmaceutical ...