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Assessing Pediatric Care in Primary Health Settings: An Observational Study

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Héctor Agustín Rivadeneira Jurado ,
Héctor Agustín Rivadeneira Jurado

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Alison Mariane Quispe Cedeño ,
Alison Mariane Quispe Cedeño

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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María Celeste Paliz Gallegos ,
María Celeste Paliz Gallegos

Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Elias Agustín Rivadeneira Jurado ,
Elias Agustín Rivadeneira Jurado

Universidad de Especialidades Espíritu Santo, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Leslye Carolina Polo Mosquera ,
Leslye Carolina Polo Mosquera

Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Eva Paola Guerra Godoy ,
Eva Paola Guerra Godoy

Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador, Quito, Ecuador

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Luz María Delgado Medina ,
Luz María Delgado Medina

Universidad Nacional de Tumbes, Tumbes, Perú

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Jaime Uxon Plasencia Castillo ,
Jaime Uxon Plasencia Castillo

Universidad César Vallejo, Piura, Perú

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María Auxiliadora Calero Zea ,
María Auxiliadora Calero Zea

Universidad de Guayaquil, Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Abstract

Introduction: Pediatric primary care is essential for the early diagnosis and treatment of children's health problems. About the state of pediatric treatment in primary care facilities in Ecuador, there is little data, nonetheless.
Objective: To examine the current state of pediatric care in primary care settings and pinpoint areas for focused interventions to raise the standard, accessibility, and satisfaction of pediatric care in Quito, Ecuador.
Methods: An observational study was carried out utilizing a purposive sample of primary care institutions in Quito, Ecuador. Structured observations, provider interviews, parent/guardian interviews, and a review of medical records were used to gather the data.
Results: The study indicated that the facilities assessed provided pediatric care of varying quality, with 40% offering high-quality care, 35% offering moderate-quality care, and 25% offering low-quality care. Barriers to care included lengthy wait periods, a paucity of healthcare providers, and a lack of readily accessible specialty services. Parents and guardians reported a wide range of patient satisfaction: 40% expressed strong satisfaction, 35% expressed moderate satisfaction, and 25% expressed dissatisfaction.
Conclusions: In the Ecuadorian city of Quito, differences in the quality, availability, and satisfaction of pediatric care in primary care settings are highlighted. To overcome these difficulties and enhance the overall quality of pediatric care in the nation, targeted interventions and policy modifications are required.

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Rivadeneira Jurado HA, Quispe Cedeño AM, Paliz Gallegos MC, Rivadeneira Jurado EA, Polo Mosquera LC, Guerra Godoy EP, Delgado Medina LM, Plasencia Castillo JU, Calero Zea MA. Assessing Pediatric Care in Primary Health Settings: An Observational Study. Salud, Ciencia y Tecnología [Internet]. 2023 Apr. 30 [cited 2024 Mar. 29];3:374. Available from: https://revista.saludcyt.ar/ojs/index.php/sct/article/view/374

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