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1 Marta Mad\u017ear
\n2 Amer Ov\u010dina
\n3 Maja Plo\u010do
\n3 Senad Hasanspahi\u0107
\n3 Emilija Hrapovi\u0107<\/p>\n
1 Livno Health Center
\n2 University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Health Studies
\n3 University \u2018\u2019VITEZ\u201d Travnik<\/p>\n
Abstract
\nCorruption is a global problem in itself, and it presents a particular issue when it appears in the healthcare system. The healthcare system of every country is sensitive to corruption\u00a0 regardless of the level at which it occurs. The objectives of the research are: to determine the existence of documents that prevent corrupt activities in healthcare institutions; to\u00a0 ascertain whether the institution possesses Standard Operating Procedures that regulate the methods of employment and the induction of new employees; and to examine the\u00a0 knowledge, attitudes, and practices of employees regarding the awareness of anti-corruption prevention mechanisms. The research is quantitative, exploratory, descriptive, cross- sectional, and comparative. Available strategic documents from institutions were used and analyzed. The research did not require financial costs and investments from the researchers.\u00a0 The results show that 39.4% of respondents believe that healthcare workers take bribes, with 19.7% indicating that this occurs entirely, and 19.7% partially. Additionally, 51.2% of\u00a0 respondents stated they would report bribery if they had certain knowledge about it, with 45.7% indicating they would do so entirely, and 5.5% partially.<\/p>\n
Keywords: corruption, standards, procedures, mechanisms, prevention<\/p>\n