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[Care for women: where and how]
J Sellares1, R Cunillera, M L Galán
1Programa Docente de Medicina Familiar y Comunitaria de Barcelona, Area Básica de Salud, Castelldefels.
Atencion Primaria
|May 15, 1992
Summary
Many women, particularly younger ones, lack contraceptive coverage. Public health centers offer lower satisfaction for family planning and gynecological services compared to private options, indicating a need for improved primary care programs.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Reproductive Health
- Healthcare Services Research
Context:
- Assesses demand for family planning, gynecological cancer screening, and pregnancy supervision in an area lacking dedicated public resources.
- Evaluates patient satisfaction and willingness to utilize Health Centre (HC) services for these needs.
Purpose:
- To analyze the demand for key women's health services.
- To gauge user satisfaction with existing public and private healthcare providers.
- To inform the development of a targeted women's health program at the HC.
Summary:
- A descriptive study surveyed 437 women regarding contraceptive use, healthcare seeking behaviors, and satisfaction.
- Significant gaps in contraceptive use were found among sexually active women aged 14-45.
- Women reported higher satisfaction with private facilities for contraception and check-ups, but preferred public centers for pregnancy care.
Impact:
- Identifies under-served populations and low satisfaction with current public health services for women's reproductive and gynecological needs.
- Suggests that Primary Care teams can effectively address these gaps and would be well-received by the community.
- Highlights the potential for HCs to improve access and satisfaction for essential women's health services.