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Building integrated health systems: lessons from HIV, sexual and reproductive health integration.

Authors :
Mayhew, Susannah H.
Hopkins, Jonathan
Warren, Charlotte E.
Source :
Health Policy & Planning; 2017 Suppl 4, Vol. 32, piv1-iv5, 5p
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article focuses on several aspects of building integrated health systems and HIV, sexual and reproductive health integration. It mentions that HIV is predominantly transmitted sexually or through pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding which are all reproductive health issues. It also mentions that importance of health workers being flexible in the roles that they can perform. It also mentions need for health systems to support healthcare workers.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02681080
Volume :
32
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Health Policy & Planning
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
127171101
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/heapol/czx142