Systematic review and narrative synthesis of the key barriers and facilitators to the delivery and uptake of primary healthcare services to women in Pakistan.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

The objective of this review is to (1) identify barriers and facilitators with respect to women's health services at a primary care level based on a systematic review and narrative synthesis and (2) to conclude with recommendations for better services and uptake.

Design

Systematic review and narrative synthesis.

Data sources

PubMed, BMC Medicine, Medline, CINAHL and the Cochrane Library. Grey literature was also searched.

Eligibility criteria

Qualitative, quantitative and mixed studies were included in the review.

Data extraction and synthesis

The search took place at the beginning of June 2021 and was completed at the end of August 2021. Studies were included in the review based on the Sample, Phenomenon of Interest, Design, Evaluation, Resea

SUBMITTER: Rizvi Jafree S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10619014 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature