Empowering access: unveiling an overall composite spatial accessibility index to healthcare services in Southeastern Iran
This study demonstrates a useful replicable methodology that combines individual service accessibility metrics into an overall spatial healthcare access index. Furthermore, this study provides evidence of major shortfalls in healthcare access across Sistan and Baluchestan Province. Targeted strategies are required to increase the availability and capacity of services in underserved communities. Improving geographic access is key for progressing towards universal coverage and better population health.
Authors
- Narjes Sargolzaie (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7869-1564)
- Mahmood Tara (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3945-7772)
- Behzad Kiani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8816-328X)
- Soheil Hashtarkhani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7750-6294)
- Ahmad Raeesi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5002-3735)
Institutions
- University of Tennessee Health Science Center (US)
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Aerospace Research Institute (IR)
- Zahedan University of Medical Sciences (IR)
- Shaheed Rajaei Cardiovascular Medical and Research Center (IR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal for Equity in Health
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12939-025-02399-1
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Global Health Care Issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 16.89
Funders
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences