Barriers to accessing appendectomy in the public sector health system in the Western Cape Province, South Africa

Background: Appendectomy is the surgical treatment for acute appendicitis and barriers to timely care can lead to morbidity and mortality. In South Africa, patients experience delays during the stages of seeking, reaching, and receiving care. This study explored the perceptions and experiences of ba...

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Main Authors: Johnelize Louw, Kathryn M. Chu, Peter S. Nyasulu, Réne English
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-12-01
Series:African Journal of Emergency Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211419X24002593
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