Are tsunami survivors satisfied with the provision and quality of healthcare they received?
The objective of this study is to evaluate the perceptions of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in tsunami relief camps on provision and quality of health care services, during the aftermath of the disaster. A randomly selected health administrative area in the Southern Province of Sri Lanka is selected. Two approaches using both quantitative and qualitative methods. The study assessed the perceptions of IDPs regarding on provision and quality of health care facilities, using an interviewer administered questionnaire (survey) in 200 family units. In-depth interviews were conducted with IDPs and relevant health authorities. A majority (88%) of the people was satisfied with the immediate medical assistance. However 48% of IDPs and authorities felt that frequency of visits paid by medical teams have decreased over time. Fifty-three percent were dissatisfied with the toilet facilities provided. A majority was satisfied with health education (82%) and supply of drinking water (80%). Tsuna
