Trends and correlates of the public's perception of healthcare systems in the European Union: a multilevel analysis of Eurobarometer survey data from 2009 to 2013.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The aim of the study is to assess trends in public perceptions of health systems in 27 European Union (EU) member states following the financial crisis (2009-2013), in order to discuss observed changes in the context of the financial crisis.

Design

Repeated cross-sectional studies.

Setting

27 EU countries.

Participants

EU citizens aged 15 years and older.

Methods

The study mainly uses the Eurobarometer Social Climate Survey, conducted annually between 2009 and 2013, thereby analysing 116 706 observations. A multilevel logistic regression was carried out to analyse trends over time and the factors associated with citizens' perceptions of their healthcare systems.

Results

Europeans generally exhibit positive perceptions of their national h

SUBMITTER: AlSaud AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5780735 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature