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Newest firstBackgroundThere is a paucity of evidence regarding the definition of the quality of primary healthcare (PHC) in China. This study aims to develop a modified conceptual framework PHC quality based on the context of rural China and evaluate the PHC quality for chronic diseases in rural areas. MethodsThis mixed-methods study, involving a patient survey, a provider survey and chart abstraction, and second-hand registe…
Open article record in new tab ↗Providing quality healthcare is essential to reduce the future burden of cardiovascular disease. We assessed the quality of hypertension care in Burkina Faso using the Institute of Medicine (IOM) Quality Domains of effectiveness, timeliness of access, patient-centredness and equitability of care. We performed an analysis of cross-sectional household survey data collected from a population-representative sample of…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundLow uptake and high discontinuation rates remain major obstacles to realizing the potential of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in changing the trajectory of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Evidence on how PrEP could be successfully delivered has thus far mainly focused on key target groups rather than the general adult population. Set in the HIV-hyperendemic country of Lesotho, which is currently…
Open article record in new tab ↗Studies on PrEP knowledge and attitudes have mostly focused on key populations in North America and Europe. To inform Lesothos national rollout of PrEP to the general population, this research aimed to characterize knowledge and attitudes towards PrEP among policy makers, implementing partners, healthcare providers, and PrEP end-users in Lesotho. Respondents were purposively selected to participate based on person…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundSARS-CoV-2, the virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is rapidly spreading across sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Hospital-based care for COVID-19 is particularly often needed among older adults. However, a key barrier to accessing hospital care in SSA is travel time to the healthcare facility. To inform the geographic targeting of additional healthcare resources, this study aimed to determine the…
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