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[Indigenous condition in health services: comparison of quality of care 2012-2018 for poor population.]

Authors :
Flores-Hernández S
Mendoza-Alvarado LR
Vieyra-Romero WI
Moreno-Zegbe E
Bautista-Morales AC
Reyes-Morales H
Source :
Salud publica de Mexico [Salud Publica Mex] 2019 Nov-Dic; Vol. 61 (6), pp. 716-725.
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

Objective: To compare the perception of the quality of ambulatory care in users of health services in 2012 and 2018, by indigenous and non-indigenous condition.<br />Materials and Methods: With information from two population surveys (Encuesta Nacional de Salud y Nutrición [Ensanut] 2012 and Ensanut 100k) the quality of care was analyzed based on indicators of structure, process, health outcome and care satisfaction.<br />Results: Between 2012 and 2018, the use of private health services increased; favorable opinion about the conditions of the site, and perception of short waiting times decreased among non-indigenous people. In public health services, the supply of medicines remained high, the laboratory and Rx tests in the same care unit and pharma- cology treatment explanation decreased, particularly among non-indigenous patients. Perception of health improvement and satisfaction of care was adequate.<br />Conclusions: An ambulatory care model aimed to response needs and expectations of the most vulnerable population, mainly the indigenous population, is a priority.<br />Competing Interests: Declaration of conflict of interests. The authors declare that they have no conflict of interests.

Details

Language :
Spanish; Castilian
ISSN :
1606-7916
Volume :
61
Issue :
6
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Salud publica de Mexico
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
31869536
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.21149/10562