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Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital

Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1 31 Mart 2026
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Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital

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Abstract

 Aim: In the developing world, the healthcare tourism sector is experiencing significant growth, and the role of healthcare workers in this field is becoming an increasingly important research topic. The aim of this study is to assess the knowledge and awareness levels of public healthcare personnel regarding healthcare tourism, identify existing gaps, and provide recommendations to address these gaps. 

Method: The research was conducted using a survey method and is descriptive and cross-sectional in nature. The sample of the study consists of 311 participants, and the data were analyzed using IBM-SPSS 25. 

Results: According to the results of the study, it was found that participants aged 45 and above had significantly higher awareness of healthcare tourism compared to other age groups (p<0,000). Additionally, participants working as doctors and in administrative positions had greater awareness of the effects of healthcare tourism compared to nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professions (p<0,01). Healthcare workers in outpatient clinics were found to have higher awareness regarding institutional competency (p<0,01) and image (p<0,01) compared to those working in other units.

 Conclusion: These findings indicate that in order for healthcare tourism to advance in the public sector, the knowledge and awareness of healthcare workers in this field must be increased. 

Keywords: Health, Health Tourism, Health Worker, Medical Tourism, Tourism

Anahtar Kelimeler

Kaynakça

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Ayrıntılar

Birincil Dil

İngilizce

Konular

Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Yayımlanma Tarihi

31 Mart 2026

Gönderilme Tarihi

6 Aralık 2025

Kabul Tarihi

14 Mart 2026

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2026 Cilt: 11 Sayı: 1

Kaynak Göster

APA
Metli, B. B., Danayiyen, A., & Eroğlu, E. (2026). Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism, 11(1), 81-98. https://doi.org/10.31201/ijhmt.1837269
AMA
1.Metli BB, Danayiyen A, Eroğlu E. Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism. 2026;11(1):81-98. doi:10.31201/ijhmt.1837269
Chicago
Metli, Büşra Bahar, Aysun Danayiyen, ve Elem Eroğlu. 2026. “Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital”. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism 11 (1): 81-98. https://doi.org/10.31201/ijhmt.1837269.
EndNote
Metli BB, Danayiyen A, Eroğlu E (01 Mart 2026) Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism 11 1 81–98.
IEEE
[1]B. B. Metli, A. Danayiyen, ve E. Eroğlu, “Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital”, International Journal of Health Management and Tourism, c. 11, sy 1, ss. 81–98, Mar. 2026, doi: 10.31201/ijhmt.1837269.
ISNAD
Metli, Büşra Bahar - Danayiyen, Aysun - Eroğlu, Elem. “Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital”. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism 11/1 (01 Mart 2026): 81-98. https://doi.org/10.31201/ijhmt.1837269.
JAMA
1.Metli BB, Danayiyen A, Eroğlu E. Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism. 2026;11:81–98.
MLA
Metli, Büşra Bahar, vd. “Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital”. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism, c. 11, sy 1, Mart 2026, ss. 81-98, doi:10.31201/ijhmt.1837269.
Vancouver
1.Büşra Bahar Metli, Aysun Danayiyen, Elem Eroğlu. Health Tourism Awareness Levels of Healthcare Professionals: Example of a City Hospital. International Journal of Health Management and Tourism. 01 Mart 2026;11(1):81-98. doi:10.31201/ijhmt.1837269