Introduction:

WHO attributes between 5.7 and 8.4 million deaths annually to poor-quality care in low- and middle-income countries, accounting for up to 15% of deaths in these countries; That is to say, at a general level there is a high level of dissatisfaction, especially in third world countries.

Objective:

To evaluate the degree of dissatisfaction with health care in users of the Tajamar Health Center, Ecuador.

Method:

A quantitative observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was carried out at the Tajamar health center in Ecuador during the year 2022. We worked with 215 users using the simple random method, using scientific methods of observation, analysis and synthesis. empirical survey. The survey responses made it possible to give a degree of achievement in: very adequate, adequate, slightly adequate and inadequate, as well as always, almost always and never. Inclusion and exclusion criteria were taken into account.

Results:

51.2% considered the treatment by health personnel to be very adequate, only 32.6% found the general state of the infrastructure adequate, 44.2% agreed with the prescribed medication. Regarding the information provided, 37.7% always found it correct and understandable. 69% said they would return to the center again. In general, 37% and 29% of users described the quality of care in the health services provided as neutral and negative.

Conclusions:

Dissatisfaction with health care among users of the Tajamar Health Center was evident. It is recommended to carry out an intervention to improve the quality of care in said health unit.

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