Evaluating and strengthening the health system of Curaҫao to improve its performance for future outbreaks of vector-borne diseases.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) such as dengue, chikungunya, and Zika pose a significant challenge to health systems in countries they affect, especially countries with less developed healthcare systems. Therefore, countries are encouraged to work towards more resilient health systems. This qualitative study aims to examine the performance of the health system of the Dutch Caribbean island of Curaҫao regarding the prevention and control of VBDs in the last decade by using the WHO health system building blocks.

Methods

From November 2018 to December 2020, a multi-method qualitative study was performed in Curaçao, applying content analysis of documents (n = 50), five focus group discussions (n = 30), interviews with experts (n = 11) and 15 observation sessions. The stu

SUBMITTER: Mulderij-Jansen V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8474927 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature