A critical review of definitions of rural areas in Indonesia and implications for health workforce policy and research

A critical review of definitions of rural areas in Indonesia and implications for health workforce policy and research

Abstract Background Choosing the appropriate definition of rural area is critical to ensuring health resources are carefully targeted to support the communities needing them most. This study aimed at reviewing various definitions and demonstrating how the application of different rural area definiti...

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Main Authors: Likke Prawidya Putri, Deborah Jane Russell, Belinda Gabrielle O’Sullivan, Andreasta Meliala, Rebecca Kippen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:Health Research Policy and Systems
Subjects:
Rural definition
Rural health services
Health policy
Equity
Health human resources
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00847-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12961-022-00847-w

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