Pandemic lessons on essential healthcare services for the urban poor: a qualitative perspective of users and providers in Bangladesh.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The COVID-19 pandemic imposed unprecedented challenges to health systems globally. This study explored slum dwellers' experience of receiving essential health services during the pandemic and the challenges faced by healthcare providers in urban areas of Bangladesh.

Design

The study followed a cross-sectional study design using qualitative methods.

Setting

The study was conducted in Dhaka and Gazipur City Corporations during November 2020-February 2021.

Participants

17 key informant interviews were carried out with healthcare providers and policy-makers and 22 in-depth interviews were carried out with slum dwellers. Thematic analysis was performed.

Results

The study identified challenges to the provision of essential healthcare in selected area

SUBMITTER: Hasan AMR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11407188 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature