THE ROLE OF ETHIOPIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION IN IMPROVING QUALITY HEALTHCARE IN ADDIS ABABA

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the contribution of the Ethiopian Medical Association (EMA) in enhancing the quality of healthcare services in Addis Ababa. The target population included medical doctors and individuals with a health-related background. The study employed a mixed research approach, incorporating both qualitative and quantitative methods. The researcher utilized a descriptive research design. For the sampling, a non-probability purposive sampling technique was used to select medical doctors who are members of the association. A census was applied to select board members and staff members of the association. In total 300 medical doctors, 2 key informants for the in-depth interviews, and 7 board members of the association participated in the study. The data collection methods included questionnaires, interviews, focus group discussions, and document analysis, encompassed both primary and secondary data sources. The findings of the study aim to provide insights into the role and impact of the Ethiopian Medical Association in improving the quality of healthcare services in Addis Ababa