African Hospital Pharmacy

Advancing Scholarship Across the Continent

Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006)

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Mobile Health Clinics in Rural Ghana: Access Metrics and Service Utilization in Reproductive Health Services

Ahmed El Amrani, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane Salma Bouzoubaa, Department of Advanced Studies, Al Akhawayn University in Ifrane
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18824443
Published: June 4, 2006

Abstract

Mobile health clinics have been introduced in rural areas of Ghana to improve access to reproductive health services for women. A comprehensive review of existing literature was conducted, analysing metrics such as clinic visit frequency and patient satisfaction surveys. Mobile clinics reported a significant increase in overall use by 30% compared to baseline data, with particular emphasis on contraceptive services. The findings suggest that mobile health clinics have effectively enhanced access and utilization of reproductive health services among rural women in Ghana. Continued investment in mobile clinic infrastructure and training for healthcare providers is recommended to sustain these positive outcomes. Mobile Health Clinics, Reproductive Health Services, Rural Access, Service Utilization

How to Cite

Ahmed El Amrani, Salma Bouzoubaa (2006). Mobile Health Clinics in Rural Ghana: Access Metrics and Service Utilization in Reproductive Health Services. African Hospital Pharmacy, Vol. 2006 No. 1 (2006). https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18824443

Keywords

Geographical IndicatorsMobile HealthAccess MetricsService UtilizationReproductive Health ServicesCross-Cultural StudiesQuantitative Research

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