Quality of family planning services in Mexico: The perspective of demand.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Family planning (FP) is one of the key services provided by health care systems. Extending beyond matters of sexual and reproductive health, its area of influence impacts directly on the development of individuals and nations. After 60 years of intense FP activities in Mexico, and in light of recent restructuring of health service supply and financing, services need to be assessed from a user perspective.

Objective

Based on a comprehensive conceptual framework, this article assesses the quality of the FP services provided by the Mexican Ministry of Health (MoH). Analysis considers not only accessibility and availability but also the users' perceptions of the care process, particularly as regards the interpersonal relations they experience with staff and the type

SUBMITTER: Torres-Pereda P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6353096 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature