Promotion of health sector reforms for health systems strengthening in Nigeria: perceptions of policy makers versus the general public on the Nigeria health systems performance.
The objectives of this cross-sectional intervention study were to improve policy makers' understanding of health sector reforms through a training workshop and to assess the perception of policy makers and the general public about health systems performance in Nigeria. Health systems performance was generally rated low by respondents (< 2.5 out of 4). Health service delivery and health workforce were the lowest rated health systems components (< 2.2 out of 4). Efforts need to be intensified to enhance competencies of policy makers to adopt an evidence-informed process in health reform programs. Inputs from the public must be given adequate consideration in addressing the challenges of health systems.
Department of Medical Microbiology/Parasitology, Faculty of Clinical Medicine, Ebonyi State University, Abakaliki, Nigeria. unekecj@yahoo.com
Chigozie Jesse
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Uneke
Abel E
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Ezeoha
C D
CD
Ndukwe
P G
PG
Oyibo
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Onwe
D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000523:psychology; D001294:Attitude to Health; D003430:Cross-Sectional Studies; D003695:Delivery of Health Care / Q000458:organization & administration*; D018166:Health Care Reform; D006291:Health Policy; D006801:Humans; D009549:Nigeria; D011639:Public Opinion