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Table 2 Perceived knowledge and satisfaction of principal members

From: Perceived knowledge of scheme members and their satisfaction with their medical schemes: a cross-sectional study in South Africa

Variables

Frequency (%)

Good

Average

Poor

Perceived Knowledge

 Information received before joining scheme

190(57)

97(29)

46(14)

 Understanding of benefits & costs

173(52)

100(30)

60(18)

 Financial contribution made

83(25)

107(32)

143(43)

 Brokers’ knowledge

206(62)

74(22)

54(16)

 Knowledge about PMBs

181(54)

108(32)

47(14)

 Knowledge about the DSPs

18,455

7422

77(23)

Satisfaction

 Satisfaction with brokers

191(57)

71(21)

74(22)

 Interaction with scheme

218(65)

81(24)

37(11)

 Service provided by scheme

222(66)

67(20)

14(14)

 Satisfaction with the PMBs package

155(46)

104(31)

77(23)

 Coverage of drug prescription under PMBs

148(44)

97(29)

91(27)

 Quality of service under DSPs

272(81)

54(16)

10(3)

 Accessibility to GP when needed

30(9)

54(16)

252(75)

 Accessibility to medical specialist when needed

41(18)

64(19)

212(63)