Regulatory Barriers to Child Health Services in Bulgaria
Author Information
Author(s): Rechel Boika, Clare M Blackburn, Nick J Spencer, Bernd Rechel
Primary Institution: Norwich Medical School, University of East Anglia
Hypothesis
What are the regulatory barriers affecting equity in child health services in Bulgaria?
Conclusion
Regulatory barriers to equity and compliance in daily practice deserve more attention from policy-makers when embarking on health reforms.
Supporting Evidence
- Participants reported regulatory barriers undermining equity in health services.
- Informal payments and user fees were common issues identified by respondents.
- The need for better information about patient rights was a recurrent theme.
Takeaway
This study talks to people in Bulgaria about the problems they face when trying to get health care for their kids. Many feel confused and unfairly treated by the system.
Methodology
50 qualitative in-depth interviews with users, providers, and policy-makers concerned with child health services.
Potential Biases
Participants' perceptions may be influenced by their personal experiences and socio-economic backgrounds.
Limitations
The study does not claim to be representative of all users, providers, and policy-makers.
Participant Demographics
Participants included health care providers, parents, policy-makers, and stakeholders from both rural and urban areas, including the Roma minority.
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