Public Health Care Services in Pakistan: An Empirical Analysis of Drivers of Utilisation

Extensive research has been conducted in the existing literature to examine impact of health outcomes on macroeconomic indicators. The micro-level investigation public healthcare services, particularly utilisation, is unexplored Pakistan. This study aims investigate factors that influence utilisation care services was determined this by incorporating socioeconomic, demographic, and regional covariates. Data sourced from PSLM survey (2019-2020) for empirical analysis. evidence based Ordered Logit model. findings OLogit model indicate a positive association between literacy rate household income with higher likelihood frequent consistent services. confirms existence urban-rural disparity utilising reveal notable difference regarding participation poor using frequently or regularly. study's hold considerable implications concerning disparity, equitable distribution care, enhancement accessibility through increased purchasing power.