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Typology of Inequality in Access to Health Information Between Urban and Rural Communities
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Hasan Ashrafi-rizi   , Leila Shahrzadi |
| Isfahan University of Medical Sciences |
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Abstract: (1294 Views) |
Creating and developing the infrastructure for timely access to high-quality health information, for all people in accordance with their needs and without discrimination, is the responsibility of of policy-makers and decision-makers in the country.
Despite all efforts, there are still inequalities in the provision of health information services between cities and villages, some of which include inequality in health centers, inequality in educational centers, inequality in information technology, inequality in access to information resources, inequality in libraries, inequality in availability of health information professionals. Efforts to address these inequalities will lead to more equitable access to health services, and improve public health. |
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| Keywords: Healthcare Disparities, Health Information Management, Health Information Systems, Rural Population, Urban Population |
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Type of Study: Perspective |
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Received: 2022/02/7 | Accepted: 2022/08/21 | ePublished ahead of print: 2022/09/4 | Published: 2022/09/22
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