Title: Access to health care in relation to socioeconomic status in the Amazonian area of Peru

Authors: Kristiansson, Charlotte

Place: [London]

Publisher: BioMed central

Year: 2009

Journal: International journal for equity in health

Volume: Vol. 8, No. 11

PAGE: --

Subject: Health and Poverty

Keywords: health care delivery, poverty, essential drugs, health insurance, health economics, peru

Abstract: The aim of this study was to investigate health seeking behavior and utilization of drugs in relation to household socioeconomic status for children in two small Amazonian urban communities of Peru. Conclusion is that the poorest seek less care from health professionals for (non-)severe illnesses.

URL: http://www.equityhealthj.com/content/pdf/1475-9276-8-11.pdf

Document type: Portal