AN EXAMINATION OF THE DISCRIMINATION OF PATIENTS IN THE URBAN HEALTH CENTRES OF KAPIRI MPOSHI DISTRICT OF CENTRAL PROVINCE OF ZAMBIA
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The aim of the study was to examine the discrimination of patients in the health facilities of Kapiri Mposhi district. The study employed both the qualitative and quantitative research methods to collect, integrate and analyze data. The study utilized concurrent research design. The sample size for the study was 50 respondents. Data was collected through the administration of questionnaires and interviews. Quantitative data was analyzed by excel software version 2013 to generate descriptive statistics in the form of frequency tables, bar graph and pie charts in order to give clear presentation, explanation and interpretation of the research results. Qualitative data was analyzed by using thematic method in order to generate themes. The study shows that nurses discriminate patients based on various aspects such as personal characteristics of patients and socio economic status.
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