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Integration of primary health care vertical programs : Implications and challenges

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

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Tags

Public Health

Advisors

Abdel-Razeq, Madiha S. , El-Ghurouri, Layla M. , Zaina, Hanaa A.

Authors

Atteya, Rasha Aziz

Accessioned

2017-03-30 06:21:03

Available

2017-03-30 06:21:03

type

M.D. Thesis

Abstract

Integration of the fragmented vertical program is crucial for the efficiency and effectiveness of primary health care services. Therefore, identification of the strengths and challenges confronting the integration process through family medicine approach in some pilot project will give insight to the potential to capitalize on success of vertical programs. The study is an operations research post intervention study using a test (primary health care facilities implementing family medicine) and a control (Primary health care facilities operating according to the traditional primary health care–vertical programs) in urban and rural area. The sources of data were service statistics, structured exit interview in urban area and household survey in rural area as well as in-depth interview with service providers and programs planners and managers. The finding showed that , the volume of services delivered in the test groups showed initial increase. However the profile of utilization pattern did not show improvement especially for continuity of care, client and community satisfaction and referral. The study recommended the gradual introduction of the concept of integration at the education, training of service providers as well as the served community.

Issued

1 Jan 2005

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023