Bibliographic Details
| Title: |
Gaps in Capacity in Primary Care in Low-Resource Settings for Implementation of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions. |
| Authors: |
Mendis, S., Al Bashir, Igbal, Dissanayake, Lanka, Varghese, Cherian, Fadhil, Ibtihal, Marhe, Esha, Sambo, Boureima, Mehta, Firdosi, Elsayad, Hind, Sow, Idrisa, Algoe, Maltie, Tennakoon, Herbert, Lai Die Truong, Le Thi Tuyet Lan, Huiuinato, Dismond, Hewageegana, Neelamni, Fahal, Naiema A.W., Mebrhatu, Goitom, Tshering, Gado, Chestnov, Oleg |
| Source: |
International Journal of Hypertension; 2012, p1-7, 7p |
| Abstract: |
Objective. The objective was to evaluate the capacity of primary care (PC) facilities to implement basic interventions for prevention and management of major non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Methods. A crosssectional survey was done in eight low- and middle-income countries (Benin, Bhutan, Eritrea, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Suriname, Syria, and Vietnam) in 90 PC facilities randomly selected. The survey included questions on the availability of human resources, equipment, infrastructure, medicines, utilization of services, financing, medical information, and referral systems. Results and Conclusions. Major deficits were identified in health financing, access to basic technologies and medicines, medical information systems, and the health workforce. The study has provided the foundation for strengthening PC to address non-communicable diseases. There are important implications of the findings of this study for all low- and middle-income countries as capacity of PC is fundamental for equitable prevention and control of NCDs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: |
Complementary Index |
