A situational analysis of eye care services in Swaziland.

摘要: Compared to other African countries, Swaziland performs the worst in terms of providing eye health care services. A priority goal World Health Organization (WHO) is alleviate childhood blindness, particularly low-income countries such as Swaziland, where many people live poverty, which a contributor poor outcomes. mixed method approach that entailed document review, key informant interviews and clinical facility assessment questionnaires was used. Hospitals mission clinics offering ophthalmic services were identified through website Ministry verified during interviews. saturated sampling procedure applied due few facilities offer Six framework components from WHO for analysing systems utilised an service context: leadership governance, services, workforce, financing systems, medical supplies technologies, information systems. Poor management, lack accountability, monitoring evaluation mechanisms, weak coordination ineffective private-public sector regulations factors lead country. The optometrists indicated refractive are most rendered exodus healthcare practitioners has contributed downfall public Five government facilities, 3 hospitals, 1 non-governmental organization (NGO) church clinic included this analysis. distribution favors more affluent areas, urban Hhohho Region, also professionals located. No campaigns have been conducted prevent blinding diseases or create awareness about getting children’s eyes tested correction. burden among children remains unknown. More personnel equipped needed throughout country, program needs be adopted.