Identifying common barriers and facilitators to linkage and retention in chronic disease care in western Kenya
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15378696 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Beth Rachlis (0000-0001-9237-3004, AMPATH, corresponding author), Violet Naanyu (0000-0003-0182-1719, Moi University), Juddy Wachira (0000-0002-3654-5788, AMPATH), B L Genberg (0000-0002-9450-5311, Brown University), Becky Genberg, Beatrice Koech (AMPATH), Regina Kamene (AMPATH), Jackie Akinyi (AMPATH), Paula Braitstein (0000-0003-0541-2955, Public Health Ontario) |
| Year | 2016 |
| Volume | 16 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Pages | 741-741 |
| Publication date | 2016-08-08 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | BMC Public Health (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1471-2458 • E-ISSN: 1471-2458 |
| Publisher | BioMed Central (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1186/s12889-016-3462-6 |
| PMID | 27503191 |
| OpenAlex | W2476181906 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 18 |
| References cited | 76 |
Our findings provide insight into the individual as well as broader structural factors that can deter or encourage linkage and retention that are relevant across communicable and non-communicable chronic diseases. The findings of the present study suggest that interventions should consider the logistical aspects of accessing care in addition to predisposing and need factors that may affect an individuals' decision to seek out and remain in appropriate care
Biostatistics · Family medicine · Focus group · Health care · Public health · Qualitative research · Global Maternal and Child Health · HIV/AIDS Impact and Responses · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Nursing
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| Citations per year | 2,25 |
| Citation span | 2018 - 2025 (8) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 18 |