From policy to practice and vice versa: a cross-sectional study of healthcare workers’ perspectives on safeguarding public health service access for displaced populations in Iran

Healthcare workers' perspectives can serve as a rapid, low-burden proxy indicator for equitable service delivery. In this exploratory study, workers favored citizen prioritization and fee-based models under conditions of scarcity, with the lowest support expressed for equal access for non-citizens; these preferences were strongest among younger and clinical staff. Adapted service delivery models, targeted training, and clear operational guidance are needed to support equitable access in resource-constrained settings.