The quality of commune health station activities in Long An province
- Author:
Huu Ngoc Tran
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
health
- MeSH:
Health;
Residence Characteristics
- From:Journal of Preventive Medicine
2000;10(4):57-62
- CountryViet Nam
- Language:Vietnamese
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Abstract:
This study was carried out in 61 commune health stations (CHS) in Long An. 47% of CHS got an average of less than 5 patients/day, 18% of CHSs did not provide delivery service. Around 80% CHS having more than 10 delivery cases/month were CHS in remote areas. Essential drug list was found in only 20% of CHS. There was an abuse of antibiotic and corticoids. Around 28% of CHSs had problems with water supply, sanitation medical garbage. Most CHS were overloaded with report forms and books.
