Perceived consequences of healthcare service decentralization on access, affordability and quality of care in Khartoum locality, Sudan.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Decentralization of healthcare services has been widely utilized, especially in developing countries, to improve the performance of healthcare systems by increasing the access and efficiency of service delivery. Experiences have been variable secondary to disparities in financial and human resources, system capacity and community engagement. Sudan is no exception and understanding the perceived effect of decentralization on access, affordability, and quality of care among stakeholders is crucial.

Methods

This was a mixed method, cross-sectional, explorative study that involved 418 household members among catchment areas and 40 healthcare providers of Ibrahim Malik Hospital (IBMH) and Khartoum Teaching Hospital (KTH). Data was collected through a structured survey

SUBMITTER: Noory B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8212465 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature