Table 2.

Barriers identified at healthcare system level to hypertension and diabetes management in primary health care in Argentina

Category	Barriers
PCC healthcare delivery for adults with chronic diseases	• Conventional care prioritizes maternal and child health, neglecting adult chronic diseases • Lack of human resources to respond to growing demand for healthcare services for adult patients • Lack of necessary equipment to control chronic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension • Shortages of free medication to treat chronic patients • Lack of functional accessibility and gender bias
Interaction between PCCs and hospitals	• Obstacles in patient hospital access • Patient’s retention by hospital specialists • Hospital specialists and clinic GPs do not agree on Clinical Practice Guidelines (CPGs)