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A Case Study Of Primary Healthcare Services In Isu, Nigeria, Raymond Ogu. Chimezie
A Case Study Of Primary Healthcare Services In Isu, Nigeria, Raymond Ogu. Chimezie
Walden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies
Access to primary medical care and prevention services in Nigeria is limited, especially in rural areas, despite national and international efforts to improve health service delivery. Using a conceptual framework developed by Penchansky and Thomas, this case study explored the perceptions of community residents and healthcare providers regarding residents' access to primary healthcare services in the rural area of Isu. Using a community-based research approach, semistructured interviews and focus groups were conducted with 27 participants, including government healthcare administrators, nurses and midwives, traditional healers, and residents. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi's 7-step method for qualitative data analysis. Key findings included …