Public Perceptions on the Efficiency of National Healthcare Systems Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic

Public assessments of healthcare systems are primarily shaped by individual health status, trust in providers, and national spending rather than differential demographic and socioeconomic traits. Therefore, policymakers should couple targeted investments in the healthcare sector in order to address adequately public healthcare needs, and strengthen doctor-patient relationships in order to sustain public support. Future research should focus on disentangling the cultural and behavioural pathways influencing healthcare attitudes.