Discrete choice modelling of hypertension patients’ preferences for attributes

What is it about?

This study aimed to determine hypertension patients’ preferences for attributes of a public medical facility in Ibadan, Nigeria.

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Why is it important?

Not much is known about hypertension patients’ preferences for attributes of public medical facilities in Nigeria and how these preferences influence their choices of medical facilities for treatment. An understanding of what these patients want especially in terms of service delivery could contribute to improved hypertension control. Hypertension patients attending a public medical facility in Ibadan, Nigeria preferred a facility with access to comprehensive information about their health in addition to reasonable waiting times, availability of a lot of drugs and diagnostic equipment, and reduced out-of-pocket costs. Provision of healthcare services that align with these preferences could enhance patient satisfaction thus contributing to improved hypertension control.