Results From a Multimethod Exploratory Scale Development Process to Measure Authoritarian Provider Attitudes in Democratic Republic of Congo and Togo.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Health care providers' actions can significantly influence clients' experiences of care, adherence to recommendations, and likelihood of re-engaging with health services. There are currently no validated scales that measure provider attitudes that could affect service delivery in multiple health areas.

Methods

We developed provider attitude measures in 3 phases. In phase 1 (2019), survey items were developed based on literature reviews, and quantitative items were tested through a health facility survey conducted in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). Health care providers (N=1,143) completed a 23-question survey focused on 3 subdomains: provider perceptions of clients, provider roles, and gender roles. In phase 2 (2021), cognitive interviews were administ

SUBMITTER: Silva M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10698232 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature