Exploring The Drivers Of Patient’s Healthcare Preference Regarding Private And Public Hospitals In Bangladesh: A Logistic Regression Model

This study investigates the factors influencing patients’ preferences between private and public hospitals in Rajshahi City Corporation, Bangladesh. Data were collected from 500 patients—250 from each hospital type—through structured questionnaires. A binary logistic regression model identifies key predictors of hospital choice, supported by independent sample t-tests and Kendall’s rank order test. The results reveal significant differences in service quality: private hospitals offer longer doctor interaction (12.2 vs. 7.4 minutes), shorter waiting times (26.1 vs. 39.1 minutes), and higher cleanliness ratings (4.1 vs. 3.1). Logistic regression shows that cleanliness (OR = 1.618), modern equipment (OR = 1.694), staff attitude (OR = 1.474), and post-treatment follow-up (OR = 2.061) significantly influence private hospital preference. Kendall’s W (0.77) reflects strong agreement on ranking factors, with cleanliness and waiting time as top concerns. The findings emphasize the need for improving public healthcare quality and support policies for achieving Sustainable Development Goal 3 in Bangladesh.