A qualitative study of health care providers’ perceptions and experiences of patients bypassing primary healthcare facilities: a focus from Nigeria

Koce, Francis George; Randhawa, Gurch; Ochieng, Bertha

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“…The state primary healthcare development agency in conjunction with the local government should ensure all health facilities have a refrigerator in the nutrition unit. Lack of equipment remains a major reason for poor healthcare service utilization (Koce et al, 2020). About 71.1% of respondents in a study in Kaduna reported a deficiency in equipment at the primary health care facilities (Silas et al, 2015).…”

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Availability and capacity of nutrition units in primary health centers in Sokoto State, North Western Nigeria

Isah1*,

Inoh2

2023

J. Public Health Dis.

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A cross sectional descriptive study was carried out in Primary Health Centers (PHCs) in Sokoto State to assess the availability of nutritional units in primary health care facilities in the state and their capacities. The target for the study were the in-charge of the sampled PHCs and nutrition units of the PHCs. The study PHCs were selected using the cluster sampling method. Data were collected using an interviewer-administered questionnaire and observer checklist. The study shows a lack of adequate demonstration kitchens and utensils in many PHCs, inappropriate, multitasking and poorly trained personnel. It is recommended that demonstration kitchens in the PHCs be revitalized and adequate staffing and training be provided for nutrition staff across the state.

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Availability and capacity of nutrition units in primary health centers in Sokoto State, North Western Nigeria

Isah1*,

Inoh2

2023

J. Public Health Dis.

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“…The study was centred on pregnant women's choices for health care services and facilities; however, this study focused on the aged preferences for healthcare services and facilities in rural areas. Koce et al (2020) explored the patients' and healthcare providers' perceptions and experiences in order to understand the factors that influence a patient's decision to bypass the primary level of care to go to secondary and tertiary level facilities. The study discovered that the shortage of healthcare providers at local facilities, lack of basic equipment, inequitable distributions, and the inconsistent opening hours of the primary healthcare facilities were considered to be influencing factors for bypassing the primary health facilities.…”

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Factors Influencing Aged Preferences for Healthcare Services in Selected Rural Communities of Ayedaade Local Government Area, Osun State

Popoola¹,

Ojo²,

Umara³

2022

ETSJ

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Over the years, there has been a growing recognition of the challenges of aged healthcare and care preferences especially the rural aged and the need for it to be addressed. Hence, this study examined factors influencing aged preferences for healthcare services in three rural communities of Ayedaade Local Government Area of Osun State by adopting combinations of methods. A total of 127 structured questionnaires were administered to the elderly (60 years and older) in the designated localities. In addition to this, nine people were interviewed in the three communities studied. It was revealed that health personnel such as doctors, nurses, among others were rarely available and those available were not responsive at the healthcare facilities. Also, the healthcare facilities had limited number of rooms and the available roomsand beds were in poor conditions. The study further revealed traditional care as the aged most preferred healthcare in the three communities and factors such as distance to the health, long waiting time and literacy level were found to be influencing their preferences. The study suggested the need to put into consideration aged preferences in planning choices connected to health care services especially those in the rural areas. Also, there is the need for health care services provided to be monitored appropriately by the relevant government agencies.

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A Qualitative Investigation of the Barriers to the Delivery of High-Quality Healthcare Services in Nigeria

Balogun

2021

The Nigerian Healthcare System

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A qualitative study of health care providers’ perceptions and experiences of patients bypassing primary healthcare facilities: a focus from Nigeria

Abstract: Koce FG, Randhawa G, Ochieng B. A qualitative study of health care providers' perceptions and experiences of patients bypassing primary healthcare facilities: a focus from Nigeria.

Cited by 5 publications

References 28 publications

Availability and capacity of nutrition units in primary health centers in Sokoto State, North Western Nigeria

Availability and capacity of nutrition units in primary health centers in Sokoto State, North Western Nigeria

Factors Influencing Aged Preferences for Healthcare Services in Selected Rural Communities of Ayedaade Local Government Area, Osun State

A Qualitative Investigation of the Barriers to the Delivery of High-Quality Healthcare Services in Nigeria

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