Factors influencing primary health care service provision to older adults in lagos, nigeria: understanding the experiences of the demand population.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the population in Nigeria ages, primary health care (PHC) is a critical, inclusive, and cost-effective approach to improving the health status and care for older adults who require regular care for noncommunicable diseases and age-related conditions. To address age-related healthcare disparities and promote healthy aging there is a need to identify barriers and facilitators to PHC access for older adults in Nigeria.

Methods

We conducted a qualitative study using focus group discussions (FGDs) with older adults in Lagos State. We purposefully sampled two groups of adults aged 60 years and above: recent users (within the last six months) and past users (more than six months ago) of PHC centers. A rapid thematic analysis was conducted using an inductive approach t

SUBMITTER: Ogunyemi AO 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12403473 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature