Table 6 Summary of rural utilization levels relative to urban, by health sector area
Sector Focus | Rural Utilization Level | N studies | % |
|---|---|---|---|
Primary health services | Positive (higher than urban) | 18 | 15% |
Negative (less than urban) | 75 | 63% | |
Mixed results | 8 | 7% | |
No difference | 18 | 15% | |
Total | 119 | 100% | |
Secondary health services | Positive (higher than urban) | 35 | 29% |
Negative (less than urban) | 56 | 46% | |
Mixed results | 13 | 11% | |
No difference | 18 | 15% | |
Total | 122 | 100% |