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Attitude of Health Workers and Demand for Health Care Services among Population Internally Displaced by Boko Haram Insurgency in Borno State, Northeastern Nigeria
Author(s): James Emmanuel Ada* and Peter Usman Bassi*
Over 59 million dollars’ worth of health care assets was destroyed in Northeastern Nigeria due to the prolonged Boko Haram conflict which claimed many health workers lives. Attitudes of health workers towards healthcare service delivery stand the risk of being compromised. This study assessed the health worker’s attitudes on the increasing Health needs of the internally displaced population in camps. A mix methods survey approach was employed to collect data using open data kits. A total of 360 individuals, internally displaced persons in camps and communities, and health workers were interviewed. Findings reveal that 87.9% of the health workers have good attitudes towards their patients, 80.4% of health workers are courteous, polite, speak with soft tone and empathy, and timely in attending to their patients. An average of 49.1% holds that health worker’s attitudes .. View More»