Analysing the primacy of distance in the utilization of health services in the Ahafo-Ano South district, Ghana.

作者: Daniel Buor

DOI: 10.1002/HPM.729

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摘要: Although the distance factor has been identified as key in utilization of health services rural areas developing countries, it analysed without recourse to related factors travel time and transport cost. Also, influence on vulnerable groups not an object survey by researchers. This paper addresses impact utilization, how compares with cost that are Ahafo-Ano South (rural) district Ghana. The study, a cross-sectional survey, also identifies position among other important utilization. A sample 400, drawn through systematic random technique, was used for survey. Data were using regression model some graphic techniques. main instruments data collection formal (face-by-face) interview questionnaire. finds is most influences district. Other income, service education. effect reflects Recommendations reduce coverage, improve education poverty have made.

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