A community health worker wants to assess whether a primary health care service is reaching poor and remote households. Which measure is most useful?
Correct answer: B. Service use by households from different areas and income groups
- A. The number of posters displayed at the clinic
- B. Service use by households from different areas and income groups
- C. The size of the clinic waiting room
- D. The number of staff meetings held each month
Explanation
Comparing service use across geographic and socioeconomic groups helps assess whether access is equitable. Posters, room size and meetings do not show whether underserved households are receiving care.
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