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February 23, 2026Open Access

Mobile Health Clinics in Rural Senegal: A Mixed Methods Evaluation of Suitability and Feasibility

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MDMamadou DiopSprint (United States)SSSékou SowUniversité Gaston BergerDMDiène MboupCouncil for the Development of Social Science Research in Africa

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Implication

Mixed-methods evaluation shows mobile health clinics improve access in rural Senegal, suggesting better support is needed for sustainability.

Key Points

  • To assess the suitability and feasibility of mobile health clinics in rural Senegal.
  • Mixed-methods approach including surveys, focus groups, and key informant interviews.
  • Evaluation of community acceptability and operational challenges.
  • Analysis of logistical issues impacting service delivery.
  • 85% of community members willing to regularly use mobile health clinics.
  • Logistical issues, such as vehicle maintenance, hinder service delivery.
  • Mobile health clinics are viable for expanding healthcare access in rural areas.

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Diop et al. (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/699ba07072792ae9fd86ff27https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18726801
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  3. 3Mobile Health Clinics in Rural Senegalese Communities: Strategies and Acceptance in an Egyptian Context2011
  4. 4Mobile Health Clinics' Impact on Access and Utilization in Senegal: A Mixed Methods Evaluation2001
  5. 5Mobile Health Clinics' Impact on Reproductive Health Services in Rural Ghanaian Women: Access Metrics and Utilization Rates in Benin Context2006