Healthcare Services and its Impact on Women's Health: A Study of Chitral District
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Healthcare Services, Women's Health, Chitral, PakistanAbstract
The present study was about healthcare services and their impacts on women's health. This study explored the problem faced by women in accessing healthcare services, and the reasons for their poor health. The research was carried out in the Istangol Valley of District Chitral by married women. The primary objective of this research was to unveil the major health problems of women and how healthcare facilities affect women's health in their daily lives. This study was conducted under a quantitative research design by using social survey method. Data was collected through a detailed questionnaire. A sample size of 103 respondents was selected from the targeted population through simple random sampling. The researcher then analyzed the data by employing a statistical package for social science (SPSS). Through the results, the researcher found that the unavailability of female specialties was a major reason that became a hurdle for women to access healthcare services. The situation of the poor basic health of women showed the failure of health ministries/departments to provide basic healthcare in rural areas. It is recommended that the government take action to upgrade facilities, supply infrastructure, and hire physicians to address women's health concerns in rural regions in order to enhance the health of women there. It is also suggested that non-governmental organizations should spread awareness about healthy diets and the importance of better health.
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