Which indicator would best help a district team assess equity in primary health care access?
Correct answer: B. Use of services compared across poor and better-off communities
- A. Average number of medicines used per prescription
- B. Use of services compared across poor and better-off communities
- C. Number of hospital beds occupied each evening
- D. Total number of staff meetings held each month
Explanation
Equity is assessed by comparing access and service use among groups with different income, location or social status. A total service count may look satisfactory while disadvantaged communities remain underserved.
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