Table 3.
Frequencies and percentages of the perception and attitudes questions
| Perception and attitudes questions | n=464; 100%, n (%) |
|---|---|
| Q1 Do you believe that Saudi Arabia’s health system provides all of its population (nationals and residents) with effective and sufficient health services? | |
| Yes | 266 (57.3) |
| No | 198 (42.7) |
| Q2 Do you believe that Saudi Arabia’s health system protects all of its population (nationals and residents) from financial burden due to medical expenses? | |
| Yes | 198 (42.7) |
| No | 266 (57.3) |
| Q3 Do you believe that mandatory cooperative health insurance is a good method for achieving Universal Health Coverage in Saudi Arabia? | |
| Yes | 370 (79.7) |
| No | 94 (20.3) |
| Q4 Do you believe that providing free public healthcare is a good method for achieving Universal Health Coverage in Saudi Arabia? | |
| Yes | 433 (93.3) |
| No | 31 (6.7) |
| Q5 Do you believe that people should get the choice between acquiring health insurance or paying out of pocket for medical services? | |
| Yes | 327 (70.5) |
| No | 137 (29.5) |
| Q6 Do you believe there’s any illegal method to avoid mandatory health insurance in Saudi Arabia? | |
| Yes | 169 (36.4) |
| No | 295 (63.6) |
| Q7 When you require a medical service, do you prefer visiting a private hospital/medical center or a governmental hospital/medical center? | |
| Governmental | 96 (20.7) |
| Private | 224 (48.3) |
| I have no preference | 144 (31.0) |