Primary health care in Swaziland: is it working?

Journal: Journal of advanced nursing

Volume: 25

Issue: 4

Year of Publication: 1997

Affiliated Institutions:  Community Mental Health/Psychiatric Nursing, Swaziland Institute of Health Sciences, Mbabane, Swaziland.

Abstract summary 

A historical picture of health services in Swaziland and an analysis of primary health care services from 1983 to 1995 are presented. The paper gives background information on health and health services, including education and training of health workers and health status indicators. Evaluations of the primary health care strategy since its inception in 1983 are discussed. Successes are identified and areas where improvement is needed to achieve the WHO goal of 'Health For All' are suggested.

Authors & Co-authors:  Sukati N A NA

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SSN : 0309-2402
Study Population
Male,Female
Mesh Terms
Adolescent
Other Terms
Africa;Africa South Of The Sahara;Delivery Of Health Care;Developing Countries;English Speaking Africa;Health;Health Services;Literature Review;Primary Health Care;Southern Africa;Swaziland
Study Design
Cross Sectional Study
Study Approach
Country of Study
Publication Country
England