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According to World Health Organization, healthcare system responsiveness is measured through its
ability to meet the following principles: dignity of persons, autonomy, confidentiality, prompt attention, quality
of basic amenities, clarity of communications, access to social support, and choice of providers. Further,
service delivery process should be characterized by speed and timeliness, courtesy and helpfulness, reliability
and consistency of services, accuracy of records maintained in paperwork, positive attitudes of staff and user friendliness free from bureaucracy. Existing literature, however, identifies disparities between client
expectations and service provision. This study sought to identify the degree of responsiveness of services offered
at Kenya’s Moi University Health Centre to students’ healthcare expectations. Across-sectional survey
involving the mixed method was used with WHO questionnaire, key informant interviews, and focus group
discussions to collect data. Sample size was determined using Yamane’s formula. Respondents were identified
by stratified random sampling for clients, and both purposive and snow balling for providers. Quantitative data
was analysed using principal component analysis whereby relevant components were extracted, then linear
regression analysis was used to assess the relationship between scores and the extracted components.
Qualitative data was transcribed, cleaned and coded, and the emergent themes presented to enhance the WHO
domains resultant components. The study found that the services offered at the health facility satisfied the
primary healthcare component with counselling as appropriate. The time spent on each patient is minimal to
avoid delaying the rest of the clients while occasionally may take a while longer. Time is wasted as it takes time
to satisfy individual client. Therefore, the services offered at the Moi University Health Centre are responsive to
students’ needs; however, the level of responsiveness does not fully meet theexpectations of clients. As such, it is
recommended that the University should realign its health service provisions to meet the desires of the students
while maintaining the national and institutional policies in force. The findings of the study thus contribute to the
existing knowledge and help in design of strategies for achieving better health for the youth |
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