一项研究表明开普顿市郊地区有重大的外科手术障碍, 多数患者尽管距离设施很近,但仍面临延误、并发症和有限的护理。 A study reveals major surgical access barriers in Cape Town’s peri-urban areas, with most patients facing delays, complications, and limited care despite proximity to facilities.

开普敦大学的一项研究发现,在开普敦近郊地区,尽管离医院很近,但手术护理面临重大障碍。 A University of Cape Town study finds major barriers to surgical care in Cape Town’s peri-urban areas, despite proximity to facilities. 在432名接受调查的成人中,60%有外科手术(主要是剖腹产),但只有22%报告说由于在寻求护理、前往设施和接受治疗方面出现延误而顺利获得治疗。 Of 432 adults surveyed, 60% had surgery—mostly cesarean deliveries—yet only 22% reported smooth access due to delays in seeking care, reaching facilities, and receiving treatment. 10%以上的人在手术后面临持久的残疾,远远高于高收入国家的比率。 Over 10% faced lasting disability post-surgery, far above rates in high-income nations. 高血压等慢性病影响了56%,妇女受影响更大。 Chronic conditions like hypertension affected 56%, with women more impacted. 调查结果突显了南非公共卫生系统的压力,97%的南非公共卫生系统依赖公共护理,只有4%有医疗援助,这促使人们呼吁改善教育,扩大选修手术能力,并在服务不足的地区加强外科手术方案。 The findings highlight strain on South Africa’s public health system, where 97% rely on public care and only 4% have medical aid, prompting calls for better education, expanded elective surgery capacity, and stronger surgical programs in underserved areas.