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Darmawan A, Asrial A, Humaryanto H, Hasibuan H. Implications of Individual Factors and Physician Performance Regarding a Family Physician. Health Educ Health Promot 2025; 13 (1) :133-138
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1- Faculty of Mathematic and Science Programe, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
2- Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
3- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
4- Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
2- Department of Physics Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
3- Department of Surgery, Faculty of Medicine and Health Science, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
4- Department of Chemistry Education, Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Jambi University, Jambi, Indonesia
Abstract: (219 Views)
Aims: This study aimed to evaluate how individual factors and physician performance influence community decisions to engage a family physician in Jambi City.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 601 respondents recruited from various primary healthcare facilities, including health centers and clinics in Jambi City. The independent parameters included knowledge, community attitudes, and family physician performance, while the dependent parameter was the decision to have a family physician. Data were gathered using a validated questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-Square test at a 95% confidence level to identify statistically significant associations.
Findings: Of the respondents, 67.1% lacked sufficient knowledge about family physicians, and only 11.8% reported having a family physician. There was a significant association between community knowledge and family physician ownership (p<0.001). Additionally, positive attitudes (p=0.040) and high-quality physician performance (p=0.020) significantly influenced the decision to have a family physician. These findings highlight the need for broader educational interventions to enhance public understanding of the role and benefits of family physicians within the healthcare system.
Conclusion: Limited knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and suboptimal perceptions of physician performance are key barriers to adopting family-based healthcare services in Jambi City.
Instrument & Methods: This cross-sectional study was done on 601 respondents recruited from various primary healthcare facilities, including health centers and clinics in Jambi City. The independent parameters included knowledge, community attitudes, and family physician performance, while the dependent parameter was the decision to have a family physician. Data were gathered using a validated questionnaire and analyzed using the Chi-Square test at a 95% confidence level to identify statistically significant associations.
Findings: Of the respondents, 67.1% lacked sufficient knowledge about family physicians, and only 11.8% reported having a family physician. There was a significant association between community knowledge and family physician ownership (p<0.001). Additionally, positive attitudes (p=0.040) and high-quality physician performance (p=0.020) significantly influenced the decision to have a family physician. These findings highlight the need for broader educational interventions to enhance public understanding of the role and benefits of family physicians within the healthcare system.
Conclusion: Limited knowledge, unfavorable attitudes, and suboptimal perceptions of physician performance are key barriers to adopting family-based healthcare services in Jambi City.
Keywords: Family Practice [MeSH], Primary Health Care [MeSH], Attitude to Health [MeSH], Decision Making [MeSH]
Article Type: Original Research |
Subject:
Social Health
Received: 2025/01/4 | Accepted: 2025/02/7 | Published: 2025/02/25
Received: 2025/01/4 | Accepted: 2025/02/7 | Published: 2025/02/25
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