Primary health care for noncommunicable diseases in the Philippines: An exploratory mixed-method study in select local government units

Author: Jhanna Uy ^{1
,

2} ; Vanessa T. Siy Van ² ; Joy Bagas ³ ; Lyle Daryll D. Casas ³ ; Valerie Gilbert T. Ulep ³
Author Information

1. Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Quezon City, Philippines
2. Health Sciences Program, School of Science and Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City, Philippines
3. 1Philippine Institute for Development Studies, Quezon City, Philippines
Publication Type:Other Types
Keywords: Urban-rural
MeSH: Noncommunicable Diseases; Primary Health Care
From: Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development 2022;26(1):52-57
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract: Background:Primary health care (PHC) is an important strategy in the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases (NCD). Over the last ten years, the Philippine health sector has attempted to strengthen service delivery and health financing for PHC to address NCDs. This study aimed to describe and identify the challenges and best practices for NCD services in select local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines.
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