A community clinic changes its evening hours after working women report that they cannot attend during the daytime. Which primary health care principle is most clearly supported?
Correct answer: A. Community participation and equitable access
- A. Community participation and equitable access
- B. Specialised hospital-based treatment
- C. Centralised control of health services
- D. Use of advanced diagnostic technology
Explanation
The clinic listens to the community and removes a practical barrier to care. This combines participation with equity because service availability is adjusted for an underserved group.
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Primary health care covers equitable access, community participation, health promotion, appropriate technology, intersectoral coordination and referral systems. National programmes in Pakistan include immunization, polio eradication, tuberculosis control, malaria prevention, family planning, maternal and child health, nutrition and the Lady Health Worker Programme.
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