Access to care for childhood cancers in India: perspectives of health care providers and the implications for universal health coverage.

ABSTRACT:

Background

There are multiple barriers impeding access to childhood cancer care in the Indian health system. Understanding what the barriers are, how various stakeholders perceive these barriers and what influences their perceptions are essential in improving access to care, thereby contributing towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC). This study aims to explore the challenges for accessing childhood cancer care through health care provider perspectives in India.

Methods

This study was conducted in 7 tertiary cancer hospitals (3 public, 3 private and 1 charitable trust hospital) across Delhi and Hyderabad. We recruited 27 healthcare providers involved in childhood cancer care. Semi-structured interviews were audio recorded after obtaining informed consent. A themat

SUBMITTER: Faruqui N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7607709 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature