Table 2 Participants’ level of awareness of the NHI (n = 50)
Questions | Yes (%) (n) | No (%) (n) | I do not know (%) (n) |
|---|---|---|---|
2. Will the NHI change the South African Healthcare sector? | 68 (34) | 18 (9) | 14 (7) |
3. Will the NHI pay for medical expenses? | 58 (29) | 18 (9) | 24 (12) |
4. Will the NHI be paid for from South African national budget? | 62 (31) | 14 (7) | 24 (12) |
5. Will everyone have the same access to medical assistance through the NHI? | 64 (32) | 28 (14) | 8 (4) |
6. Will both the employed and unemployed access healthcare through NHI? | 50 (25) | 36 (18) | 14 (7) |
7. Has the NHI policy been under discussion for many years? | 76 (38) | 4 (2) | 20 (10) |
8. Have you been provided with information about NHI? | 60 (30) | 40 (20) | |
9. Can you participate/ be involved in the NHI policy discussions? | 62 (31) | 38 (19) | |
10. Have you received an opportunity to participate/ be involved in the NHI policy discussions? | 14 (7) | 86 (43) |