Gaps in Capacity in Primary Care in Low-Resource Settings for Implementation of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions
Joint Authors
Mendis, Shanthi
Marhe, Esha
Fadhil, Ibtihal
Mehta, Firdosi
Huiuinato, Dismond
Dissanayake, Lanka
Tshering, Gado
Truong, Lai Die
Hewageegana, Neelamni
Lan, Le Thi Tuyet
Sow, Idrisa
Tennakoon, Herbert
Mebrhatu, Goitom
al-Bashir, Igbal
Sambo, Boureima
Fahal, Naiema A. W.
Elsayad, Hind
Chestnov, Oleg
Varghese, Cherian
Algoe, Maltie
Source
International Journal of Hypertension
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
The objective was to evaluate the capacity of primary care (PC) facilities to implement basic interventions for prevention and management of major noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
Methods.
A cross-sectional 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 noncommunicable 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.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mendis, Shanthi& al-Bashir, Igbal& Dissanayake, Lanka& Varghese, Cherian& Fadhil, Ibtihal& Marhe, Esha…[et al.]. 2012. Gaps in Capacity in Primary Care in Low-Resource Settings for Implementation of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions. International Journal of Hypertension،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mendis, Shanthi…[et al.]. Gaps in Capacity in Primary Care in Low-Resource Settings for Implementation of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions. International Journal of Hypertension No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Mendis, Shanthi& al-Bashir, Igbal& Dissanayake, Lanka& Varghese, Cherian& Fadhil, Ibtihal& Marhe, Esha…[et al.]. Gaps in Capacity in Primary Care in Low-Resource Settings for Implementation of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions. International Journal of Hypertension. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-482731