Barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing healthcare during the COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional survey among patients with chronic diseases in rural Rwanda

Barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing healthcare during the COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional survey among patients with chronic diseases in rural Rwanda

Abstract Background Large scale physical distancing measures and movement restrictions imposed to contain COVID-19, often referred to as ‘lockdowns’, abruptly and ubiquitously restricted access to routine healthcare services. This study describes reported barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing...

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Main Authors: Alphonse Nshimyiryo, Dale A. Barnhart, Vincent K. Cubaka, Jean Marie Vianney Dusengimana, Symaque Dusabeyezu, Deogratias Ndagijimana, Grace Umutesi, Cyprien Shyirambere, Nadine Karema, Joel M. Mubiligi, Fredrick Kateera
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
COVID-19 lockdown
Chronic care
Chronic diseases
Barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing healthcare
Rwanda
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10783-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10783-z

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