Medicine shortages in Fiji: A qualitative exploration of stakeholders' views.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Medicine access is a human right; yet, concerningly, there are international instances of shortages. Quantitative data has allowed WHO to propose global solutions; however, individualised understanding of specific regions is still required to work towards national solutions. Fiji has an established issue with medication supply and the aim of this study was to use qualitative methods to gain a fuller understanding of this context.

Methods

Semi-structured interviews were used to gain the perspective of key stakeholders involved in the Fijian medicine supply chain in regards to causes, impacts and possible solutions of medicine shortages. Thematic analysis was used to analyse the interview data.

Results

In total, 48 stakeholders participated and the informatio

SUBMITTER: Walker J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5459560 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature