Public Health of Indonesia
Vol. 8 No. 4 (2022): October - December

Assessing the service quality at health service facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic in North Buton District, Indonesia

Ahmad, La Ode Ali Imran (Unknown)
Akbar, Muhammad Ikhsan (Unknown)
Nurmaladewi, Nurmaladewi (Unknown)
Aspian, Pitrah (Unknown)
Pagala, Iriyanto (Unknown)
Rustam, Muhammad (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
13 Dec 2022

Abstract

Background: The degree of quality health is greatly influenced by existing health services. Thus, assessing the service quality during the COVID-19 pandemic is necessary. Objective: This study aimed to describe the quality of services in health service facilities in North Buton District during the pandemic. Method: A descriptive survey research was conducted in 2021. A total of 400 respondents were selected using accidental sampling. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and presented in the form of frequency distribution tables and narratives. Results: The quality of service (tangible, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy) was sufficient. Changes in the quality of health services were more likely related to changes in service flow and operating hours. However, although the service quality was adequate, some respondents (8% to 12%) complained about unavailability of hand sanitizer in the waiting room, inadequate detailed information related to COVID-19, slow registration process, lack of medical personnel, and less friendly healthcare workers. Conclusion: This study may serve as input for health policymakers and hospital and public health center managers to improve health service quality.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

PHI

Publisher

Subject

Public Health

Description

Public Health of Indonesia is an International, peer-reviewed, and open access journal emphasizing on original research findings that are relevant for developing country perspectives including Indonesia. The journal considers publication of articles as original article, review article, short ...