The influence of corruption and governance in the delivery of frontline health care services in the public sector: a scoping review of current and future prospects in low and middle-income countries of south and south-east Asia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The dynamic intersection of a pluralistic health system, large informal sector, and poor regulatory environment have provided conditions favourable for 'corruption' in the LMICs of south and south-east Asia region. 'Corruption' works to undermine the UHC goals of achieving equity, quality, and responsiveness including financial protection, especially while delivering frontline health care services. This scoping review examines current situation regarding health sector corruption at frontlines of service delivery in this region, related policy perspectives, and alternative strategies currently being tested to address this pervasive phenomenon.

Methods

A scoping review following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) was cond

SUBMITTER: Naher N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7278189 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature