Healthcare utilization among people with disabilities in Iran: what predictors are associated with medical visits?
This study reveals critical disparities in healthcare access for individuals with disabilities in Iran. While individuals with severe disabilities demonstrate a higher likelihood of utilizing medical services, those in lower wealth quintiles face significant barriers to accessing care. These findings emphasize the urgent need for targeted interventions to enhance healthcare equity, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder medical visits for this vulnerable population.
Authors
- Badrye Karami (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1849-2416)
- Behzad Karami Matin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8432-2079)
- Shahin Soltani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8365-7363)
- Shahram Akbari (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1079-1363)
- Faramarz Jalili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9344-8941)
- Fardin Moradi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4577-458X)
Institutions
- Dalhousie University (CA)
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Health Services Research
- Published
- 2024-12-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-024-12069-7
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.08
Funders
- Kermanshah University of Medical Sciences