Author:
Gogos Christos,Papadopoulou Eleni,Doukas Ioannis D.,Tsolaki Magda
Abstract
Access to healthcare is a critical issue for global health systems. The objective of this study was to explore the determinants affecting access to health services and the disparities within a specific geographic context in Greece, focusing on rural populations. Factors affecting people's propensity to use health services, factors that facilitate use, and the need for health care were identified. Data analysis used both inferential and descriptive statistics. Geographical Information System is used to analyze, and present information related to spatially evolving phenomena. Disparities in access to health services were observed. The results indicate that socioeconomic factors are stronger predictors of health service use than need and demographic characteristics. This suggests socioeconomic inequalities and inequitable access to healthcare.
Publisher
Lomaka & Romina Publisher
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