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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
medicine
Gaps in capacity in primary care in low-resource settings for implementation of essential noncommunicable disease interventions
International Journal of Hypertension, Volume 2012, Article 584041, Year 2012
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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. © 2012 S. Mendis et al.
Authors & Co-Authors
Mendis, Shanthi
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Al Bashir, Igbal
Sudan, Khartoum
Federal Ministry of Health Sudan
Dissanayake, Lanka
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Varghese, Cherian M.
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Fadhil, Ibtihal
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Marhe, Esha
Suriname, Paramaribo
Paho-who
Sambo, Boureima
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Mehta, Firdosi
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Elsayad, Hind
Syrian Arab Republic, Damascus
Ministry of Health
Sow, Idrisa
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Algoe, Maltie
Suriname, Paramaribo
Ministry of Health
Tennakoon, Herbert
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Truong, Lai Die
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Lan, Le Thi Tuyet
Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh City
General Hospital
Huiuinato, Dismond
Benin, Cotonou
Ministry of Health
Hewageegana, Neelamni
Sri Lanka, Colombo
Ministry of Health Colombo
Fahal, Naiema A.
Sudan, Khartoum
Federal Ministry of Health Sudan
Mebrhatu, Goitom
Eritrea, Mendefera
Ministry of Health
Tshering, Gado
Bhutan, Thimbu
Ministry of Health
Chestnov, Oleg
Switzerland, Geneva
Organisation Mondiale de la Santé
Statistics
Citations: 117
Authors: 20
Affiliations: 10
Identifiers
Doi:
10.1155/2012/584041
ISSN:
20900384
e-ISSN:
20900392
Research Areas
Health System And Policy
Noncommunicable Diseases
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Quantitative
Study Locations
Benin
Eritrea
Sudan