dataset for Unveiling Health Service Delivery Culture in Bangladesh :An ethnographic study
Description
Since, this is an ethnographic study; the main focus is on stakeholder communication and behavior, as well as sociopolitical, economic, and cultural practices. Firstly, this study examines experiences of the patients while seeking health care services from the hospital. Secondly, to understand how service providers (i.e. doctors, nurses, ward boys, administrative officials) respond to the patients. And finally, to explore how socio-economic and political identity of the patients matter in terms of receiving health care services in a rural hospital of Bangladesh. This is a qualitative study using primary data. Using interpretive perspectives, the study aims to discover the in-depth hospital life of patients, relatives, doctors, nurses, and other staff. To collect primary data, the study used purposive and snowball sampling to conduct interviews, FGDs, and observations. Moreover, a large number of books, articles, and newspapers were analyzed. From October 5th to 20th, 2019, data was collected locating on Fakirhat Upazila Health Complex, Fakirhat, Bagerhat (a local-level hospital in Bangladesh). The main respondents were doctors, nurses, patients, relatives, and hospital staff. An ethnographic lens was used to analyze politico-socio-cultural practices that may patronize or hinder service delivery. Moreover, researchers have closely followed ethical issues to better protect all papers and articles with proper referencing.