Implications derived from the strengths and weaknesses observed in Iran’s primary healthcare programmes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative interview study
Addressing vertical inequality in Iran's healthcare system was delineated to be crucial. Meanwhile, multiple strategies including enhancing family physicians' knowledge and skills, decentralising decision-making, empowering them and involving communities in healthcare planning were presented to improve PHC and family medicine. Further empirical research is needed.
Authors
- Mohsen Khosravi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0576-7660)
- Mohammadtaghi Mohammadpour (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9165-2722)
- Reyhane Izadi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6155-9279)
- Moslem Sharifi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1680-181X)
Institutions
- Shiraz University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Islamic Azad University of Gachsaran (IR)
- Yasuj University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Birjand University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open
- Published
- 2025-05-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2024-093310
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00