Striking results from 5 Social Media Polls on Ethiopian Health sector that require attention, further research and solution from Ethiopian Government and other stake holders; July 16 2023
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Introduction
Social media polls have become increasingly popular in recent years as a way for people to share their opinions on various topics. They are often used by businesses and organizations to gather feedback from their customers and followers.
Social media polls may not be representative of the general population as they may only reflect the opinions of those who use social media platforms (or even a specific Social media page). However we believe that, the results of these polls can serve as an entry point for further research.
So we at Doctors Online Ethiopia want to invite stake holders and interested parties to do researches and provide a vivid image of what Ethiopian health professionals are experiencing at this point in time. We believe that this can be used as an objective input by the Ethiopian government and other stake holders to bring about positive change in the lives of Ethiopian Health professionals, which can serve as a tool for the betterment of healthcare delivery all across the country.
Striking Poll Results
1. Mental Health Challenges
Poll question: Have you or someone you know experienced mental health challenges
Total Number of Participants: 1,249
Results: 31% Have personally experienced mental health challenges
Poll started by: Doctors Online Ethiopia
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2. Perception of Change in Ethiopian health sector
Poll question: በኢትዮጵያ የጤናው ዘርፍ ከጊዜ ወደጊዜ እየመጣ ያለውን ለውጥ በምን ይገልፁታል? (How do you describe the changes happening in Ethiopian health sector from time to time?)
Total Number of Participants: 586
Results: 61% think that the health sector in Ethiopia Is declining
– 12% think that its growing
Poll started by: Doctors Online Ethiopia
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3. Ethiopian MDs plan regarding ECFMG Certification Pathway
Poll question: Do you plan to start the ECFMG Certification Pathway in the coming 3 years?
Total Number of Participants: 1,764
Results: 62% answered “Yes, Surely”
– 19% ” Want to but have financial restraints
Poll started by: Doctors Online Ethiopia
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4. The timely issuance of duty and salary payment in public institutions
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Poll question: For Health Professionals working in public institutions
Have you got your salary and duty payments in time for the past 1 year?
Total Number of Participants: 1,900+
Results: 31% answered “Yes”
– 26% Have not received duty &/ or salary for more than 3 years
Poll started by: Doctors Online Ethiopia
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5. The living arrangements of residents working in Addis Ababa
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Poll question: As a medical doctor currently doing residency in Addis Ababa, where do you live?
Total Number of Participants: 640+
Results: 44% can not afford to rent alone, so they co-rent with friends/ family
– 41% can not afford to move out, so live with their family
Poll started by: Hakim
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