Readiness of health facilities to provide services related to non-communicable diseases in Nepal: evidence from nationally representative Nepal Health Facility Survey 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To assess the readiness of public and private health facilities (HFs) in delivering services related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in Nepal.

Methods

We analysed data from nationally representative Nepal Health Facility Survey 2021 to determine the readiness of HFs for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes mellitus (DM), chronic respiratory diseases (CRDs) and mental health (MH)-related services using Service Availability and Readiness Assessment Manual of the WHO. Readiness score was measured as the average availability of tracer items in per cent, and HFs were considered 'ready' for NCDs management if they scored ≥70 (out of 100). We performed weighted univariate and multivariable logistic regression to determine the association of HFs readiness with prov

SUBMITTER: Adhikari B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10335515 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature