ArticleBMJ open2023
Acceptability of surgical care in Uganda: a qualitative study on users and providers.
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- Acceptability of ambulatory surgery provided in freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and its associated factors among surgical healthcare providers in Uganda.Surgical endoscopy · 2026Article
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- Feasibility of Post-Operative Telehealth for Pediatric Surgical Patients in Malawi-A Mixed Methods Analysis.World journal of surgery · 2026Article
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Abstract
objectivesThis study was conducted to assess acceptability of surgical care in Eastern Uganda and enable better allocation of resources, and to guide health policy towards increased surgical care seeking.
designThis qualitative study used semistructured in-depth interviews that were transcribed and analysed by coding according to grounded theory.
settingThe study was set in Eastern Uganda in the districts of Jinja, Mayuge, Kamuli, Iganga, Luuka, Buikwe and Buvuma.
participantsInterviews were conducted with 32 past surgical patients, 16 community members who had not undergone surgery, 17 healthcare professionals involved in surgical treatment and 7 district health officers or their deputies.
resultsThe five intersecting categories that emerged were health literacy, perceptions, risks and fears, search for alternatives, care/treatment and trust in healthcare workers. It was also demonstrated that considering the user and provider side at the same time is very useful for a more extensive understanding of surgical care-seeking behaviour and the impact of user-provider interactions or lack thereof.
conclusionWhile affordability and accessibility are well defined and therefore easier to assess, acceptability is a much less quantifiable concept. This study breaks it down into tangible concepts in the form of five categories, which provide guidance for future interventions targeting acceptability of surgical care. We also demonstrated that multiple perspectives are beneficial to understanding the multifactorial nature of healthcare seeking and provision.
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