One size does not fit all: an application of stochastic modeling to estimating primary healthcare needs in Ethiopia at the sub-national level

Abstract Background Primary healthcare systems require adequate staffing to meet the needs of their local population. Guidelines typically use population ratio targets for healthcare workers, such as Ethiopia’s goal of two health extension workers for every five thousand people. However, fixed ratio...

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Main Authors: Brittany L. Hagedorn, Rui Han, Kevin A. McCarthy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Health Services Research
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12913-023-10061-1