Authors
Kerman University of medical sciences
Abstract
Introduction: Donations are one of the resources for financing healthcare. As charities do not always
work according to the objectives of health systems, numerous problems develop. This study aimed to
identify charities engaged in the health sector of Kerman Province (Iran) and to describe their
management, their interactions with other parts of the health system, and their problems and challenges.
Method: In the present qualitative study, six charities were identified. We interviewed 15 purposefully
selected individuals working in these institutions. The interviews were conducted based on structured
interview guide in the form of two in-depth interviews. Data was analyzed through framework analysis.
Results: Six themes were recognized regarding charity institutions management. They included institution
practice scope, resourcing, type of donations, resource utilization pattern, challenges and interactions with
universities and other related institutes.
Conclusion: Our findings indicated that primary health issues are not amongst the priorities of the studied
charities. On the other hand, as donations are not a sustainable resource, other specific resources are
necessary. Donations should be directed toward the objectives of institutions. Legal and administrative
obstacles have to be completely eliminated. Medical universities and other organizations should continue
their mutual relationship with charities to facilitate the implementation of charities’ plans.
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