Public Perceptions of the Australian Health System During COVID-19: Findings From a 2021 Survey Compared to Four Previous Surveys.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study examines the perceptions of the Australian public canvassed in 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic about their health system compared to four previous surveys (2008, 2010, 2012 and 2018).

Methods

In 2021, a nationwide online survey was conducted with a representative sample of Australians (N = 5100) recruited via market research panels. The results were compared to previous nationwide Australian survey samples from 2018 (N = 1024), 2012 (N = 1200), 2010 (N = 1201) and 2008 (N = 1146). The survey included questions consistent with previous polls regarding self-reported health status and overall opinions of, and confidence in, the Australian health system.

Results

There was an increase in the proportion of respondents reporting positive perceptions a

SUBMITTER: Ellis LA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11239533 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature