A survey of statistical methods for inequalities in access to healthcare—Kermanshah in West Iran

Background: Access to medical care is one of the major issues affecting human health. This study aims investigate inequality in access townships Kermanshah, Iran. Methods Methodology approach includes a descriptive-analytic followed by determining degree development calculated terms through hierarchical cluster analysis and combined model index. Additionally, mean center standard distance tests are handled geographic information system software identify deployment pattern status indexes. Results As for ratio physicians, nursing staff, paramedical administrative staff health care, dentists, pharmacists, hospitals, general specialized clinics, radiology, rehabilitation centers laboratories population 10,000, results analyzing findings were indicative unequal distribution facilities at level townships. based on The comparing showed that both data categories located Kermanshah. two distances (i.e., facilities) demonstrated witnessed more dispersion northwestern regions than concentration central southeastern province. Conclusions indicated indexes healthcare resources not distributed equitably with balance between Kermanshah Province.