ABSTRACT
From the early 1980s utilization at outpatient services at
government health facilities declined considerably, of which the
Kintampo Health Centre was a typical example.
The main focus of this study was therefore, to find out the
factors that influence utilization at the Kintampo Health Centre.
The study was descriptive. Questionnaire and available
routinely collected data from health institutions were used.
Sampling was purposive and adults above 19 years were interviewed.
The findings show that, the following factors influence
utilization of services:
Proximity
- Presence of competent doctor
- Availability of drugs
Facilities such as operating theatre
Cost
- Attitude of health providers and
- Clean environment
The result of the study imply that, the demand for health care
in rural health centres, such as the one at Kintampo, can be
significantly increased if, technically competent and courteous
personnel such as medical doctors, with facilities to work with in
a very clean environment are available.
BLAY, D (2021). Service Utilization At The Kintampo Health Centre: Implication For Policy Formulation. Afribary. Retrieved from https://afribary.com/works/service-utilization-at-the-kintampo-health-centre-implication-for-policy-formulation
BLAY, DANIEL "Service Utilization At The Kintampo Health Centre: Implication For Policy Formulation" Afribary. Afribary, 09 Apr. 2021, https://afribary.com/works/service-utilization-at-the-kintampo-health-centre-implication-for-policy-formulation. Accessed 03 May. 2024.
BLAY, DANIEL . "Service Utilization At The Kintampo Health Centre: Implication For Policy Formulation". Afribary, Afribary, 09 Apr. 2021. Web. 03 May. 2024. < https://afribary.com/works/service-utilization-at-the-kintampo-health-centre-implication-for-policy-formulation >.
BLAY, DANIEL . "Service Utilization At The Kintampo Health Centre: Implication For Policy Formulation" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 03, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/service-utilization-at-the-kintampo-health-centre-implication-for-policy-formulation