Barriers to Implement the National Guidelines on Newborn Care in a Rural Mountainous Province of Vietnam

Le Minh Thi, Bui Thi Thu Ha, Dinh Thi Phuong Hoa

Abstract


Reducing the disparity in neonatal health among regions to ensure every mother and her newborn receive the health care they need is a priority in Vietnam. This study was conducted to assess the barriers in implementing the National guidelines on newborn care in a rural mountainous province of Vietnam. Qualitative methods were applied with 28 in-depth interviews and 4 focus group discussions in Daknong province. The results showed that there exist many barriers in implementing the national guideline in newborn care services. There is a big gap between health policy development and policy implementation. The Vietnam government had approved a good strategy and guidelines. Efforts now need to focus on implementing the national guideline and improving quality of care.

Keywords


Neonatal health, barriers, implement health policy, Vietnam

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