Isfahan University of Medical Sciences

Science Communicator Platform

Stay connected! Follow us on X network (Twitter):
Share this content! On (X network) By
Examining the Care of Noncommunicable Diseases at the First Level of Providing Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic Publisher



Barzegari J1 ; Raeissi P1 ; Reisi N2 ; Hashemi M3 ; Aryankhesal A1
Authors
Show Affiliations
Authors Affiliations
  1. 1. School of Health Management and Information Sciences, Department of Health Services Management, Iran University of Medical Sciences, P.O. Box: 1996713883, No. 6, Rashid Yasemi St. Vali –e Asr Ave, Tehran, Iran
  2. 2. School of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Child Growth and Development Research Center and Isfahan Immunodeficiency Research Center, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran
  3. 3. School of Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

Source: Journal of Public Health (Germany) Published:2024


Abstract

Aim: Providing services for patients with noncommunicable diseases is one of the main responsibilities of health systems. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the care of these patients faced problems. This study investigates the ways of providing optimal care to patients during pandemics like COVID-19. Subject and methods: This study was conducted in 2021 in Tehran province using an analytical cross-sectional method. Six hundred participants were selected for the study. In order to examine the challenges and solutions for receiving services, a questionnaire was completed and its reliability and validity were checked; finally, a telephone interview was completed over a period of 3 months. Results: Among study participants, 68.2% were female, and the highest percentage was in the age group of 50–60 years. Fifty-four percent were illiterate or had primary education, 48.8% had diabetes, 42.8% had high blood pressure, and 8.3% had both diseases. Forty-three percent of the interviewees had not used health care services during the COVID-19 pandemic, the main reason for which was the fear of contracting COVID-19. The outbreak of coronavirus disease had affected the care of noncommunicable diseases for 63% of the interviewees. Conclusion: The fundamental need for changes in the health system was revealed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The need for flexibility in the health system will inevitably arise when similar cases occur, and policymakers and managers should consider necessary measures in this regard. The use of new technologies is one of the ways to replace traditional models. © The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature 2023.
Experts (# of related papers)
Other Related Docs
10. Covid-19 Management in the Emergency Ward, Journal of Research in Medical Sciences (2021)
13. Telenursing Home Care and Covid-19: A Qualitative Study, BMJ Supportive and Palliative Care (2024)
22. Information Challenges of Covid-19: A Qualitative Research, Journal of Education and Health Promotion (2021)
42. A Narrative Review of Covid-19: The New Pandemic Disease, Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences (2020)
43. Does Covid-19 Escalate Aging Process? a Possible Concern, Advanced Biomedical Research (2022)
45. Epidemiological Study of Covid-19 in Iran and the World: A Review Study, Infectious Disorders - Drug Targets (2022)