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South African Family Practice
versión On-line ISSN 2078-6204
versión impresa ISSN 2078-6190
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PROFITT, Luke B. et al. Healthcare access for children in a low-income area in Cape Town: A mixed-methods case study. SAFP [online]. 2023, vol.65, n.1, pp.1-12. ISSN 2078-6204. http://dx.doi.org/10.4102/safp.v65i1.5754.
BACKGROUND: In Cape Town, the under-5 mortality rate has plateaued to 20 per 1000 live births, with 60% of child deaths occurring out of hospital. The southern subdistrict has the largest paediatric population in Metro West and accounts for 31% of deaths. This study aimed to uncover the access barriers and facilitators underlying this high burden of out-of-hospital deaths METHODS: An exploratory mixed-methods case study design employed three data collection strategies: a quantitative survey with randomly sampled community members, semi-structured interviews with purposively sampled caregivers whose children presented critically ill or deceased (January 2017 - December 2020) and a nominal group technique (NGT) to build solution-oriented consensus among purposively sampled health workers, representing different levels of care in the local health system RESULTS: A total of 62 community members were surveyed, 11 semi-structured caregiver interviews were conducted, and 11 health workers participated in the NGT. Community members (74%) experienced barriers in accessing care. Knowledge of basic home care for common conditions was limited. Thematic analysis of interviews showed affordability, acceptability, and access, household and facility factor barriers. The NGT suggested improvement in community-based services, transport access and lengthening service hours would facilitate access CONCLUSION: While multiple barriers to accessing care were identified, facilitators addressing these barriers were explored. Healthcare planners should examine the barriers within their geographic areas of responsibility to reduce child deaths CONTRIBUTION: This study uncovers community perspectives on childhood out-of-hospital deaths and makes consensus-based recommendations for improvement
Palabras clave : barriers; facilitators; healthcare access; children; low-income area.