Primary Healthcare Access, Experience, and Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean 2013 (PRIMLAC) Data: 2013

By Health, Nutrition and Population Division (VPS/SCL/HNP)

The Primary Healthcare Access, Experience, and Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean 2013 (PRIMLAC) dataset captures adult populations' experiences of primary care across six countries, with special consideration given to the perspective of patients and health-service users. It was produced to help inform the design of evidence-based public health policy in the region.

About the survey

Between 2012 and 2014 the Inter-American Development Bank carried out the Primary Care Access, Experience and Coordination Survey in Latin America and the Caribbean among adult populations in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Panama, and Jamaica. The survey was conducted in three waves: Colombia and Mexico; Brazil and El Salvador; and Panama and Jamaica.

What the dataset provides

The dataset comprises 9,012 observations and merges the three waves of data collection into a single file. More detail about the motivations, conceptual framework, and detailed methodology can be found in the related publication "Desde el paciente: Experiencias de la atención primaria de salud en América Latina y el Caribe" (in Spanish).

The data is distributed in Stata (.dta) and CSV formats, accompanied by a data dictionary (CSV) and a dataset profile (PDF). It is published as open data by the Inter-American Development Bank under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 IGO license.

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Metadata & use

Identifier https://doi.org/10.60966/qcpw-pj35
License Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 IGO
Related Knowledge Product
Citation

Guanais, Frederico C. (2018). Primary Healthcare Access, Experience, and Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean 2013 (PRIMLAC) Data: 2013. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/qcpw-pj35

Published date 2018-08-30
Modified date 2026-06-25
Tags/Keywords Access To Healthcare · Health Systems · Patient-Centered Care · Primary Healthcare
Language
  1. English
Temporal coverage 2013-2013
Country
Belize
Colombia
El Salvador
Jamaica
Mexico
Panama
Region Latin America and the Caribbean
Publisher
Inter-American Development Bank
Author
Guanais, Frederico C.
Data collection type Survey Data
Statistical type Cross-sectional Data
Data structure Structured Data
Data notes

What is the PRIMLAC dataset?

It is the dataset from the Primary Care Access, Experience and Coordination Survey in Latin America and the Caribbean, capturing adult populations' experiences of primary care with special attention to the patient's perspective.

Which countries does the survey cover?

The survey was conducted in adult populations in Colombia, Mexico, Brazil, El Salvador, Panama, and Jamaica.

When was the survey carried out?

The Inter-American Development Bank carried out the survey between 2012 and 2014.

How many observations does the dataset contain?

The dataset contains 9,012 observations, merging the three waves of data collection into a single file.

How were the survey waves organized?

The data was collected in three waves: Colombia and Mexico; Brazil and El Salvador; and Panama and Jamaica.

What was the purpose of the survey?

It aimed to contribute to the design of evidence-based public health policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, giving special consideration to patient or health-service-user perspectives.

Where can I find the survey methodology?

More detail about the motivations, conceptual framework, and detailed methodology is available in the related publication "Desde el paciente: Experiencias de la atención primaria de salud en América Latina y el Caribe" (in Spanish).

In what formats is the dataset available?

The dataset is available in Stata (.dta) and CSV formats, along with a data dictionary (CSV) and a dataset profile (PDF).

What license applies to this dataset?

It is published under a Creative Commons Attribution–NonCommercial–NoDerivs 3.0 IGO license (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/igo/).

How do I cite this dataset?

Guanais, Frederico C. (2018). Primary Healthcare Access, Experience, and Coordination in Latin America and the Caribbean 2013 (PRIMLAC) Data: 2013. IDB Open Data. https://doi.org/10.60966/qcpw-pj35

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