scholarly journals Primary health care networks in the Islamic Republic of Iran

2000 ◽  
Vol 6 (4) ◽  
pp. 822-825
Author(s):  
K. Shadpour
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information System ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Health Care Networks ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran

The progress towards achieving health for all in the Islamic Republic of Iran is reported in this paper with particular reference to primary health care networks. The establishment of the networks is outlined and the vital elements within the system described, such as the community health workers (behvarz) and the health information system. Areas of achievement are reviewed

scholarly journals Information System as Part of Epidemic Management in Burkina Faso: From Plan to Reality (Field Findings)

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheick Omar Diallo ◽  
Karin Linda Schioler ◽  
Helle Samuelsen ◽  
Maxime Koine Drabo
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information System ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Burkina Faso ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Case Definitions ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Primary Health

Abstract Background: Health information systems (HIS) in most developing countries face many challenges. In view of recurrent weaknesses in preparedness and response during the management of epidemics, we have examined the organization and function of the health information system in Burkina Faso.Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study from January 1, 2019 to March 31, 2020 including a review of HIS documents, key informant interviews and direct observations. The study was conducted at the public primary health care (PHC) and community level of Bama and Soumagou in the rural health districts of Dandé and Tenkodogo. Study participants included community-based health workers (CBHWs) and health workers in the PHCs area, community-based organization animators (CBOA), CBO monitoring-evaluation officers and members of the District management team (DMT).Results: While reporting forms used in all health facilities are standardized, they are not necessarily well understood at community level and at the health center. Reports prepared by CBHWs are often delayed by the head nurse at the primary health care service. Case definitions of epidemic diseases are not always well understood by community-based health workers and front-line health workers.Conclusion: The health information system in Burkina Faso could be further improved. There is a need to hold regular training/refresher sessions for agents involved in surveillance and to ensure the development of simplified case definitions for emerging diseases and/or diseases of public health interest for community use. Furthermore, existing epidemic management committees need to be revitalize.

scholarly journals Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology (UTAUT) Model to Predict Health Information System Adoption

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 89-97
Author(s):  
Siti Nurhayati ◽  
Dian Anandari ◽  
Wahyu Ekowati
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information System ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Behavioral Intention ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Unified Theory ◽  
Utaut Model ◽  
Primary Health

In order to improve the quality and performance of health services, health information systems are one of the most important technologies in health management. This study aims to determine the factors that influence the adoption of nutrition information system by nutrition officers of primary health care by using Unified Theory of Acceptance and Usage of Technology (UTAUT) Model. This research is quantitative research with survey approach, located in 39 primary health care of Banyumas district. Sampling technique using purposive sampling. Respondents are 50 people. The research instrument used questionnaire. Based on regression test results known that factors related to use behaviour is behavioral intention. While the facilitating condition is not related to use behavior. Factors associated with behavioral intention is the performance expectancy, effort expectancy and social influence.

scholarly journals HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEM AS CORRELATE OF MONITORING AND EVALUATION OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE SERVICES IN IFE CENTRAL LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, ILE-IFE, OSUN STATE, NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
pp. 43-65
Author(s):  
Osundina Kayode ◽  
Bola Adegbesan
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Information System ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Local Government ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Delivery Services

This study examines “The relevance of Health Information System in Monitoring and Evaluation of Health Care Delivery Services Ife Central Local Government, Ile-Ife. The research design used in this study was descriptive survey to provide necessary database on the relevance of Health Information System in the monitoring and evaluation of health care delivery services in Local Government Primary Health Care System, the researcher uses Ife Central Local Government, Ile-Ife, Osun State. The target population consists of one hundred and twenty (120) respondents (Staff of Primary Health Care Department of Ife Central Local Government, Ile-Ife). Sampling technique adopted for this study is total enumeration, all the staffs of Health Information Management Department were used for the research because the researcher considers these respondents as a genuine unit where all important and detailed information could be obtained for this research work. In the course of data collection exercise, a total of one hundred and twenty questionnaires were administered. The questionnaires were administered at the various units of the Primary Health Care Department of Ife Central Local Government and one hundred and fourteen questionnaires were completed and returned questionnaire which denotes the response rate to be 95% which proved that there is sufficient information from the respondents. From the findings of the study, it was discovered that health information system is effective due to the opinion of majority of the respondents which denotes that health information system contributes to good service delivery in Primary Health Care settings. It was affirmed that there are factors hindering effective management of health information system by the respondents which was supported by 75.5% of them in their response to question 24 of the questionnaire. HIS has benefits on health care monitoring and evaluation which denotes it can be used in policy and decision making. It was also proved according to responses to question 21 of the questionnaire that the duties of the health information officers cannot be overruled and that they play their roles as expected for generation and utilization of health information. It was observed too that health information is being put into use regularly for monitoring and evaluation of health care service by the respondents in question number 20 of the questionnaire. This study reveals that Health Information System has great impact on healthcare service delivery, the system captures, transmits and stores information related to patient care and the activities of the health institution. It incorporates routine information system, disease surveillance system, laboratory information system, hospital patient administrative system which is used to process reports and create awareness in order to make policy action programmes effective for quality monitoring and evaluation activities and the recommendations that were made includes: The provision of sufficient and well trained staff, training and seminar, caution against paucity in information gathering, adequate funding, setting up supervisory committee and computerization of various sections.

scholarly journals A Strategy That Improves the Culture of Information Use at Primary Health Care Units in Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wondwosen Shiferaw Abera ◽  
Brook Abate Halallo ◽  
Ismael Ali Beshir ◽  
Binyam Fekadu Desta ◽  
Mesele Damte Argaw
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Decision Making ◽  
Information System ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Health Information System ◽  
Information Use ◽  
Assessment Tools ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
Primary Health

Abstract Background: Health systems require high-quality data production for health service delivery and program improvement. Ethiopia’s health sector was challenged with lack of quality data from its routine health information system which is an essential element of evidence-based decision making. To overcome this, the Ethiopian Ministry of Health introduced a health information system (HIS) performance monitoring tool named the connected woreda strategy (CWS). This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the CWS to improve culture of information use at primary health care entities. Methods: The study employed a repeated cross-sectional study design through pre and post testing of district health offices using connected woreda assessment tools. A total of 78 districts were enrolled in this study to assess their performance on the implementation of the CWS. The CWS assessment checklist is comprised of 54 questions, all of which were assigned numeric number response types and categorized into HIS capacity (30%), data quality (30%), and administrative data use (40%) and further categorized as districts that meet the highest standards, (>90% of common set of criteria) i.e. ‘model woredas’, districts that meet medium standards, (between 65% to 90% score of common set criteria) i.e. ‘candidate woredas’ and districts that meet lowest standards (<65 of common set of criteria) i.e. ‘emerging woredas’. Finally, the data were analyzed using the SPSS-version 25 software. Results: A total of 78 districts were employed and described and a paired sample t-test was used to measure the performance of districts on CWS implementation. Due to CWS implementation, 10% of districts were ‘models’ in HIS performance; ‘candidate’ districts increased from 40% to 73%; and ‘emerging’ districts decreased from 60% to 17%. Finally, overall CWS scores showed significant improvements after the intervention with 73.4 ± 10.48 SD compared to before intervention 60.4±13.69 SD, with t (77) =-7.18 and p=0.001. Conclusions: This study has revealed that the CWS implementation has a positive effect towards cultural transformation of use of data for decision making at primary health care entities. Thus, scaling up the connected woreda implementation is recommended at the national level to improve the performance of primary health care entities.

scholarly journals Prevalence of atrial fibrillation in a primary health care centre in Fars Province, Islamic Republic of Iran

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 147-151
Author(s):  
F. Habibzadeh ◽  
M. Yadollahie ◽  
M. Roshanipoor ◽  
A. Boroomand Haghighi
Keyword(s):  
Atrial Fibrillation ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care ◽  
Primary Health Care Centre ◽  
Fars Province ◽  
Care Centre ◽  
Islamic Republic ◽  
Health Care Centre ◽  
Primary Health ◽  
Islamic Republic Of Iran

This study determined the prevalence of atrial fibrillation at a primary health care centre in Fars province of the Islamic Republic of Iran. All ambulatory people aged > or = 50 years visiting the centre between April and October 2001 were screened for atrial fibrillation using a st and ard 12-lead ECG. The mean +/- SD age of participants was 64.0 +/- 8.9 years. Of 463 participants aged 50-79 years, 13 [2.8%] had atrial fibrillation [median age 74 years], significantly more women [10/230] than men [3/233]. Unlike previous studies in industrialized countries, the prevalence tripled with each decade of life and increased significantly from 0.6% in the 50-59 years to 6.4% in the 70-79 years age group. With increasing longevity in some developing countries, atrial fibrillation and consequently stroke may become major health problems

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