‘Some of my patients only come to renew their prescriptions. They are not interested in any additional advice or support’. Physicians’ perceptions on their roles in cardiovascular diseases risk reduction and management in Fiji
Abstract:Background:
Primary health care (PHC) physicians’ perceptions are vital to understand as they are the first-line health care providers in cardiovascular diseases (CVD) risk assessment and management. This study aims to explore PHC physicians’ perceptions on their roles and their perceptions on management and risk reduction approaches on CVD risk reduction and management in Fiji.
Methods:
This is a qualitative study conducted in the Suva Medical area among 7 health centers from 1 August t… Show more
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