The state of primary healthcare centers in Saudi Arabia: A regional analysis for 2022.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This study examines the 2022 distribution of primary healthcare centers across Saudi Arabia's 20 regions, focusing on disparities and healthcare accessibility.

Methods

A quantitative analysis of the Ministry of Health's data was conducted. Primary healthcare centers distribution was evaluated by calculating the number of primary healthcare centers per 100,000 population across different administrative regions.

Results

The study uncovered regional disparities, with the PHCs-per-100,000-people ratio showing significant variance. Regions like Riyadh had an above-average ratio with 7.5 PHCs-per-100,000-people, while Jeddah lagged behind with a concerning 3.2 PHCs-per-100,000-people despite being a populous city. The PHC-per-capita ratio declined to 6.6 in 2022 f

SUBMITTER: Kattan W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11383242 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature