Healthcare System and Healthcare Services in Port Harcourt Nigeria
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31150/ajshr.v3i5.1125Keywords:
Nigeria, HealthcareAbstract
The paper studied the healthcare system and healthcare services in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Port Harcourt was divided into six study areas for effective coverage. 108 respondents were selected from each of the areas giving us 648 respondents. Our instrument for data collection was questionnaire. 9 items were used to evaluate the healthcare system in Port Harcourt. The study found healthcare services in Port Harcourt inadequate. It does not guarantee good health. In addition, the study found that infrastructural facilities and equipment are not fully developed. Essential drugs are not always available. Doctors/Nurses are not motivated. Resources/funding remain major impediments to effective and efficient healthcare delivery and citizens received healthcare services not commensurate to the out-of-pocket expenses.
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