Acceptability, Feasibility, Appropriateness, and Willingness to Use a Family Practice Model Among University Staff Accessing Outpatient Services at a University-Owned Hospital in Ghana
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- 1University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- 2School of Medical Sciences, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- 3School of Public Health, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- 4School of Nursing and Midwifery, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- 5University Information and Technological Services, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- 6Advancement and Alumni Relations Office, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana
- 7University of Ghana Business School, University of Ghana, Legon, Ghana
Abstract
Background: Primary healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa face numerous challenges that require innovative solutions. Key stakeholder perspectives are essential in the successful implementation of any interventions. This study assessed the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of a family practice model (FPM) at a university hospital in Ghana.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 345 university staff who had accessed outpatient services at the University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, before the implementation of the FPM. A standardised pre-tested questionnaire was developed as a Google Form and distributed to university staff via all communication channels. Factors independently associated with willingness to accept the FPM were assessed using multivariable logistic regression analysis.
Results: The mean age of the study participants was 45.5 (±10.5) years. Approximately 92.8% of study participants perceived the FPM implementation as acceptable and feasible, and 87.8% rated it as appropriate. About 92.2% of the study participants were willing to accept the FPM. In the main multivariable analysis, making 11 or more hospital visits per year was associated with lower odds of willingness to accept the FPM (AOR: 0.19, 95%CI: 0.05 – 0.76), while reporting frustration with the consultation process was associated with higher odds of willingness to accept the FPM (AOR: 8.70, 95%CI: 1.96–38.69). These associations remained in a sensitivity analysis.
Conclusion: The FPM was perceived as acceptable, feasible and appropriate and willingness to accept it was high among the study participants. These findings reflect perceived attitudes and should not be interpreted as evidence of implementation readiness or actual uptake.
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BibTeX
@article{ayisiboateng2026acceptability,
title = {{Acceptability, Feasibility, Appropriateness, and Willingness to Use a Family Practice Model Among University Staff Accessing Outpatient Services at a University-Owned Hospital in Ghana}},
author = {Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng and Douglas Aninng Opoku and Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji and Eric Kojo Nsa Oduro and Emmanuel Konadu and Nana Akua Abruquah and Vitalis Anlaangmen Saadaare and Elizabeth Oppong-Kyekyeku and Mercy Addae and Akwasi Ohene Adjei and Godknows Mensah Kunkpe and Francis Akabo and Phanuel Seli Kwadzo Asense and James Kwasi Oberko and Anita Asiwome Baku},
journal = {Journal of Primary Care \& Community Health},
year = {2026},
month = sep,
doi = {10.1177/21501319261491733},
url = {https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319261491733},
note = {CC BY-NC 4.0},
}
RIS
TY - JOUR
TI - Acceptability, Feasibility, Appropriateness, and Willingness to Use a Family Practice Model Among University Staff Accessing Outpatient Services at a University-Owned Hospital in Ghana
AU - Nana Kwame Ayisi-Boateng
AU - Douglas Aninng Opoku
AU - Abigail Kusi-Amponsah Diji
AU - Eric Kojo Nsa Oduro
AU - Emmanuel Konadu
AU - Nana Akua Abruquah
AU - Vitalis Anlaangmen Saadaare
AU - Elizabeth Oppong-Kyekyeku
AU - Mercy Addae
AU - Akwasi Ohene Adjei
AU - Godknows Mensah Kunkpe
AU - Francis Akabo
AU - Phanuel Seli Kwadzo Asense
AU - James Kwasi Oberko
AU - Anita Asiwome Baku
PY - 2026
DA - 2026/09/19
JO - Journal of Primary Care & Community Health
DO - 10.1177/21501319261491733
UR - https://doi.org/10.1177/21501319261491733
AB - Background: Primary healthcare systems in sub-Saharan Africa face numerous challenges that require innovative solutions. Key stakeholder perspectives are essential in the successful implementation of any interventions. This study assessed the acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness of a family practice model (FPM) at a university hospital in Ghana. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study conducted among 345 university staff who had accessed outpatient services at the University Hospital, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, Ghana, before the implementation of the FPM. A standardised pre-tested questionnaire was developed as a Google Form and distributed to university staff via all communication channels. Factors independently associated with willingness to accept the FPM were assessed using multivariable logistic regression analysis. Results: The mean age of the study participants was 45.5 (±10.5) years. Approximately 92.8% of study participants perceived the FPM implementation as acceptable and feasible, and 87.8% rated it as appropriate. About 92.2% of the study participants were willing to accept the FPM. In the main multivariable analysis, making 11 or more hospital visits per year was associated with lower odds of willingness to accept the FPM (AOR: 0.19, 95%CI: 0.05 – 0.76), while reporting frustration with the consultation process was associated with higher odds of willingness to accept the FPM (AOR: 8.70, 95%CI: 1.96–38.69). These associations remained in a sensitivity analysis. Conclusion: The FPM was perceived as acceptable, feasible and appropriate and willingness to accept it was high among the study participants. These findings reflect perceived attitudes and should not be interpreted as evidence of implementation readiness or actual uptake.
SN - 2150-1319
SN - 2150-1327
ER -