The 2023 Geographic Distribution of Obstetricians and Gynecologists in Saudi Arabia: Implications for Maternal and Neonatal Health Outcomes
This nationwide analysis highlights significant disparities in the distribution of OB/GYN specialists across Saudi Arabia. Urban regions are underserved relative to their population size, while rural regions often lack adequate infrastructure to support existing specialists. Addressing these imbalances through equitable workforce planning and infrastructure investment is crucial for enhancing maternal and neonatal outcomes in alignment with Vision 2030 goals.
Authors
- Waleed Kattan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3710-5730)
- Eman Talat M. Qattan
Institutions
- King Abdulaziz University (SA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Health Services Insights
- Published
- 2025-10-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1177/11786329251385018
- Primary Topic
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00