Access to CKD Care in Rural Communities of India: a qualitative study exploring the barriers and potential facilitators.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite the high and rising burden of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in South Asia, factors that influence access to CKD care at the community level have not been studied previously, especially in the rural areas. We conducted a mixed methods study and interviewed key stakeholders to explore the views and experiences of key stakeholders, and identify barriers and potential facilitators that influence access to CKD care at the primary care level in rural India.

Methods

A total of 21 stakeholders participated in the study. We conducted 15 in-depth interviews on a purposive sample of stakeholders (CKD patients, healthcare providers and health planners) and one focus group discussion with 6 community health workers. The interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed ver

SUBMITTER: Jafar TH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6988353 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature