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Table 3 Barriers to the implementation

From: Design and feasibility of an implementation strategy to address Chagas guidelines engagement focused on attending women of childbearing age and children at the primary healthcare level in Argentina: a pilot study

Dimension

Barrier

Description

Inner setting

Insufficient human resources

Insufficient human resources and time due to demand for care and contextual factors

Low commitment

Lack of key actors (directors and/or facilitators) with a greater commitment to the intervention due to leave of absence or other reasons

Insufficient knowledge about intervention

Professionals with low knowledge of the intervention

Outer setting and context

Lack of critical resources

Limited access to serology during much of the intervention period

Health emergencies

Health emergencies (dengue outbreak and COVID-19 pandemic) absorbed time and resources and/or limited care activity in the centers

Individuals involved

Beliefs and attitudes related to the intervention

Reluctance to starting treatment at the first level of care for fear of side effects or lack of knowledge