Public and Community Health Research Papers/Topics

Clients’ and Providers’ Perceptions of the Quality of Healthcare Services in a Secondary Healthcare Facility in Yakurr Local Government Area, Cross River State, Nigeria

Background Quality of healthcare services is a critical determinant of health outcomes and utilization of health facilities. In Nigeria, especially at the secondary healthcare level, concerns have been raised regarding the adequacy of infrastructure, patient–provider relationships, responsiveness of services, and overall satisfaction. Understanding both clients’ and providers’ perspectives provides a holistic assessment of the strengths and weaknesses of healthcare delivery. Aim: This s...