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South African communities' perceptions and priorities for well-being

Andy K. Beke, MBChB

Department of Community Health

Daniel J. Kocks, MD FFCH CA SA

Medical University of Southern Africa

Amanda Meyer

Market Research Africa (Pty) Ltd

B. Comm

Market Research Africa (Pty) Ltd

Surveys were conducted using a pre-tested questionnaire in 1991 and 1993 in South Africa to find out how the people perceive the government's social responsibility with special reference to the provision of free health care and other determinants of well-being. Provision of jobs for the unemployed and free education were identified to be the main priorities. Free health care ranked as the fifth priority.

The study supports the call for increasing participation of communities in determining and prioritising their needs. It also calls on health care professionals to support the communities by advocating for policies that are directed twoards the perceived needs of the community and to use the present available resources efficiently.

Key Words: Community perception • free health care • health policy • health priorities • perceptions

The Journal of the Royal Society for the Promotion of Health, Vol. 117, No. 4, 228-230 (1997)
DOI: 10.1177/146642409711700405
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