Country learning on maintaining quality essential health services during COVID-19 in Timor-Leste: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This case study examines the enabling factors, strengths, challenges and lessons learnt from Timor-Leste (TLS) as it sought to maintain quality essential health services (EHS) during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Design

A qualitative case study triangulated information from 22 documents, 44 key informant interviews and 6 focus group discussions. The framework method was used to thematically examine the factors impacting quality EHS in TLS.

Setting

National, municipal, facility levels in Baucau, Dili and Ermera municipalities in TLS.

Results

Based on the TLS National Health Statistics Reports, a reduction in outpatient, emergency department and primary care service delivery visits was observed in 2020 when compared with 2019. However, in contrast, maternal ch

SUBMITTER: Kleine-Bingham MB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10123858 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature