Barriers to the provision of non-communicable disease care in Zimbabwe: a qualitative study of primary health care nurses.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) contribute significantly to the global disease burden, with low-and middle-income (LMICs) countries disproportionately affected. A significant knowledge gap in NCDs exacerbates the high burden, worsened by perennial health system challenges, including human and financial resources constraints. Primary health care workers play a crucial role in offering health care to most people in LMICs, and their views on the barriers to the provision of quality care for NCDs are critical. This study explored perceived barriers to providing NCDs care in primary health care facilities in Zimbabwe.

Methods

In-depth, individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with general nurses in primary care facilities until data saturation was reached.

SUBMITTER: Kamvura TT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8932172 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature