| Autor: |
Tanser, F. C. |
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Tropical Medicine & International Health; Jan2002, Vol. 7 Issue 1, p80-90, 11p, 2 Graphs, 7 Maps |
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A method is presented that has numerous applications to health systems provision in developing countries where limited physical access to primary health care is a major factor contributing to the poor health of populations. An accessibility model within a geographical information system (GIS) is used to predict average inter-homestead walking times and subdivide the study area into units of equal completion time. The method could be used to ergonomically design home-based care and tuberculosis directly observed treatment programmes and inform the siting of health facilities. The paper highlights the use of GIS technology as a powerful tool in developing countries. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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Complementary Index |
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