Evaluation of the primary health care expansion program with public-private partnership in slum areas from the perspective of stakeholders: a qualitative study
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.This study evaluated Iran
Area Of Science
- Public Health
- Health Policy
- Health Management
Background
- Economic and social determinants of health in slum settlements are a key policy focus.
- Iran has a strong history with its Primary Health Care Program.
- Slum settlements present unique challenges for healthcare delivery.
Purpose Of The Study
- To evaluate the Primary Health Care Expansion Program using public-private partnerships in Iranian slum areas.
- To gather stakeholder perspectives on the program's effectiveness.
- To identify factors influencing the success of healthcare initiatives in underserved urban areas.
Main Methods
- Qualitative framework content analysis.
- Purposive snowball sampling of 17 health experts and managers in Khorasan Razavi province.
- Semi-structured interviews and SWOT analysis for data categorization.
Main Results
- Identification of 23 main themes and 112 sub-themes.
- Categorization of findings into Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT).
- Detailed situational analysis of internal and external factors impacting the program.
Conclusions
- The study provides insights into factors affecting Primary Health Care Expansion with Public-Private Partnerships in suburban areas.
- Findings can assist health policymakers in understanding health facility performance.
- This analysis supports evidence-based decision-making for improving healthcare in vulnerable populations.
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