Health sector readiness for the prevention and control of non-communicable diseases: A multi-method qualitative assessment in Nepal.

ABSTRACT: In Nepal, deaths attributable to NCDs have increased in recent years. Although NCDs constitute a major public health problem, how best to address this has not received much attention. The objective of this study was to assess the readiness of the Nepalese health sector for the prevention and control of NCDs and their risk factors. The study followed a multi-method qualitative approach, using a review of policy documents, focus group discussions (FGDs), and in-depth interviews (IDIs) conducted between August and December 2020. The policy review was performed across four policy categories. FGDs were undertaken with different cadres of health workers and IDIs with policy makers, program managers and service providers. We performed content analysis using the WHO health system building blocks f

SUBMITTER: Sapkota BP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9524672 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature