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Archives   2009

Myanmar   Health   Sciences   Research   Journal

Volume   21,  Number   3

TITLE:   Success and challenges of Public-Private mix DOTS initiatives in Myanmar : a process evaluation for partnership approach of non-government organizations.
AUTHOR:   Saw Saw; Thida; Thandar Lwin; Tin Mi Mi Khaing; Bo Myint; Khin Sandar Oo; Cho Cho Myint; Thandar Min
SOURCE:   Myanmar Health Sciences Research Journal. 2009; 21(3): 186-193
ABSTRACT:   The study was conducted in three townships in which Public-Private Mix DOTS (PPM-DOTS) was implemented by three partners - Myanmar Medical Association (MMA), Population Services International (PSI) and Japanese International Cooperation Agency (JICA). It aimed to describe the process of implementing PPM-DOTS by the partners and to elicit their opinions on PPM-DOTS in order to take necessary actions. This study was a process evaluation which included desk review, opinion survey, in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and participation and observation of advocacy meeting and training on PPM-DOTS. Initiations of PPM-DOTS by each partner were different although all coordinated with National Tuberculosis Programme (NTP). More than half (54.3%) of general practitioners (GPs) had moderate level and 34.3% had very high recognition and acceptance of the need for partnership. For development of clarity and realism of purpose for partnership, 54.3% had high score. Most GPs convinced that their previous practices were not in line with NTP guidelines. Majority pointed out that proper advocacy for PPM-DOTS was crucial for success of future activities. Most respondents were aware many GPs needed to be involved, especially GPs who were very good general practitioners known as “GP Kings”. Almost all respondents highlighted that if there are fewer burdens for paperwork, more GPs would get involved in PPM-DOTS. Majority mentioned existing good personal relationship as success factor for PPM-DOTS. They also expressed trust building could be obtained by sharing information through regular contacts among each other. Based on the research findings, coordination mechanism among the partners in two pilot townships is initiated.
SUBJECT HEADINGS:   DOTS. Tuberculosis. Public-Private Partnerships.
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