Factors affecting access to primary health care services in Pakistan: a gender-based analysis

Sanaullah Panezai, Mokbul Morshed Ahmad and Shahab E. Saqib

Development in Practice, 2017, vol. 27, issue 6, 813-827

Abstract: This article explores access to primary health care (PHC) services and associated factors in Pakistan. Data were collected from 302 respondents. The findings revealed that women accessed PHC services more than men due to their greater health needs. However, a large proportion of both genders did not access any PHC services. Besides general weaknesses, gender-related barriers were found in basic health unit locations, distance, transport, staff availability, income, service hours, and service organisation, confirming gender issues in access to PHC services. Policymakers are recommended to take measures to improve access to PHC services through the formulation of gender-responsive policies and strategies.

Date: 2017
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DOI: 10.1080/09614524.2017.1344188

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