Barriers and coping mechanisms to accessing healthcare during the COVID-19 lockdown: a cross-sectional survey among patients with chronic diseases in rural Rwanda

• Main Authors: Alphonse Nshimyiryo (Author), Dale A. Barnhart (Author), Vincent K. Cubaka (Author), Jean Marie Vianney Dusengimana (Author), Symaque Dusabeyezu (Author), Deogratias Ndagijimana (Author), Grace Umutesi (Author), Cyprien Shyirambere (Author), Nadine Karema (Author), Joel M. Mubiligi (Author), Fredrick Kateera (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Large scale physical distancing measures and movement restrictions imposed to contain COVID-19, often referred to as 'lockdowns', abruptly and ubiquitously restricted access to routine healthcare services. This study describes reported barriers and coping mechanisms to...