title: [POLISH CITIZENS' OPINIONS CONCERNING CO-PAYMENT FOR HOSPITALIZATION AND SUBSIDIES FOR NON-STANDARD BENEFITS].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Co-payment in the health sector operates in most healthcare systems in European countries. The aim of this study was knowledge of Polish citizens' opinions concerning healthcare services co-payment with respect to selected socio-demographic factors.
  
  
  METHODS
  The study was conducted using a diagnostic survey of 636 respondents, representing residents of the West Pomeranian region, Poland.
  
  
  RESULTS
  The majority of respondents did not accept co-payment for health services.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Material situation and educational background impact on decisions concerning co-payment for hospital treatment.
authors.forename: Ewa
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Kemicer-Chmielewska
authors.forename: Iwona
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Rotter
authors.forename: Artur
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kotwas
authors.forename: Beata
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Karakiewicz
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D001294:Attitude to Health; D004522:Educational Status; D005102:Health Expenditures / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006306:Health Surveys; D006801:Humans; D007350:Insurance, Hospitalization / Q000191:economics*; D011044:Poland