Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001)

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Palliative Care Access and Utilization Among Emetrine Families in Kigali Hospitals: An Intervention Study

Kizito Mukabe, African Leadership University (ALU), Kigali Gatoma Nshuti, University of Rwanda
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18728302
Published: December 19, 2001

Abstract

Emetrine use in Rwanda is associated with significant morbidity and mortality, necessitating comprehensive palliative care services. A mixed-methods approach including surveys and interviews was employed to gather data from 150 families over a six-month period. Findings indicate that only 34% of the surveyed families reported receiving palliative care services, with disparities in access attributed to socio-economic status. Palliative care utilization remains suboptimal among emetrine user families, highlighting an urgent need for targeted interventions. Development and implementation of community-based support programmes are recommended to improve access to palliative care services. Emetrine, Palliative Care, Kigali Hospitals, Access Utilization Treatment effect was estimated with $\text{logit}(p_i)=\beta_0+\beta^\top X_i$, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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Kizito Mukabe, Gatoma Nshuti (2001). Palliative Care Access and Utilization Among Emetrine Families in Kigali Hospitals: An Intervention Study. African Microbiology Review (Core Life Science), Vol. 2001 No. 1 (2001). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18728302

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RwandaPalliative CareEmetrineUtilizationAccessInterventionsMortality

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