Equity in access to health care in a rural population in Malaysia: A cross ‐sectional study

ConclusionsThe study found equity in realised access and inequity in unmet need among the rural population, the latter associated with education level, subjective health status and income. Despite not being generalisable, the findings highlight the need for a national level study on equity in access before the country reforms its health system.

Source: Australian Journal of Rural Health - July 4, 2016 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ka Keat Lim, Sheamini Sivasampu, Fatihah Mahmud Tags: Original Research Source Type: research