Exploring Strategies to Improve Profitability of Preventive Prenatal Care Services in Central Nigeria
Location
3031
Format Type
Paper
Format Type
Paper
Start Date
January 2016
End Date
January 2016
Abstract
Preventive care in Nigeria accounts for just 1% of total government health expenditures. In practice, healthcare managers providing services to pregnant women in the Federal Capital Territory undermine the business profitability of prenatal preventive care. The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to explore business strategies that can make preventive prenatal care services profitable. The profitability of preventive care might generate more services to pregnant women in the territory. Data collected included documentation reviews and face-to-face interviews with 12 healthcare managers from 2 private healthcare clinics that provide preventive healthcare services to pregnant women. Using qualitative data analysis software, 5 major themes emerged as ethical business initiatives that may overcome the economic constraints affecting prenatal preventive program including: (a) affordability, (b) accessibility, (c) skilled manpower, (d) infrastructure, and (e) awareness and follow-up.
Exploring Strategies to Improve Profitability of Preventive Prenatal Care Services in Central Nigeria
3031
Preventive care in Nigeria accounts for just 1% of total government health expenditures. In practice, healthcare managers providing services to pregnant women in the Federal Capital Territory undermine the business profitability of prenatal preventive care. The purpose of this qualitative case study research was to explore business strategies that can make preventive prenatal care services profitable. The profitability of preventive care might generate more services to pregnant women in the territory. Data collected included documentation reviews and face-to-face interviews with 12 healthcare managers from 2 private healthcare clinics that provide preventive healthcare services to pregnant women. Using qualitative data analysis software, 5 major themes emerged as ethical business initiatives that may overcome the economic constraints affecting prenatal preventive program including: (a) affordability, (b) accessibility, (c) skilled manpower, (d) infrastructure, and (e) awareness and follow-up.
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